James Caldwell Elementary School vs Jonathan Dayton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 490 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Caldwell Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students
Jonathan Dayton High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
654 students
| Measure | James Caldwell Elementary School Springfield, New Jersey | Jonathan Dayton High School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 1,479 | #157 of 357 |
| National rank | #4162 of 50,301 | #6335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 276 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 23% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 57.9).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 23%).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 19.7%).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Jonathan Dayton High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 276.
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 James Caldwell Elementary School better than Jonathan Dayton High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 57.9 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 James Caldwell Elementary School and Jonathan Dayton High School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Caldwell Elementary School: 276. Jonathan Dayton High School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Caldwell Elementary School and Jonathan Dayton High School rank in New Jersey?
James Caldwell Elementary School is 437th of 1,479 and Jonathan Dayton High School is 157th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).