Hurden Looker Elementary School vs Ola Edwards Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
408 students
Ola Edwards Community School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
391 students
| Measure | Hurden Looker Elementary School Hillside, New Jersey | Ola Edwards Community School Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 1,479 | #1285 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33426 of 50,301 | #36684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 408 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 32.9).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 82.9%).
- •Ola Edwards Community School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Hurden Looker Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 391.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hurden Looker Elementary School better than Ola Edwards Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Hurden Looker Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hurden Looker Elementary School and Ola Edwards Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurden Looker Elementary School: 408. Ola Edwards Community School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurden Looker Elementary School and Ola Edwards Community School rank in New Jersey?
Hurden Looker Elementary School is 1219th of 1,479 and Ola Edwards Community School is 1285th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).