James Fallon Elementary School vs Packanack Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Fallon Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Packanack Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | James Fallon Elementary School Wayne, New Jersey | Packanack Elementary School Wayne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #411 of 1,479 | #397 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3700 of 50,301 | #3483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| city | Wayne | Wayne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 82.8).
- •Packanack Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •James Fallon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Packanack Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 10.3%).
- •James Fallon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Packanack Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 370.
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 Fallon Elementary School better than Packanack Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Fallon Elementary School and Packanack Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Wayne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Fallon Elementary School: 370. Packanack Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Fallon Elementary School and Packanack Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
James Fallon Elementary School is 411th of 1,479 and Packanack Elementary School is 397th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).