James Monroe Elementary School vs Lafayette Estates Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Fords · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary School Edison, New Jersey | Lafayette Estates Elementary School Fords, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,479 | #1156 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9724 of 50,301 | #30641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| city | Edison | Fords |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 42.0).
- •James Monroe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •James Monroe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •James Monroe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 54.5%).
- •James Monroe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •Lafayette Estates Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 537.
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 Monroe Elementary School better than Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 42.0 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 Monroe Elementary School and Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edison and Fords in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary School: 537. Lafayette Estates Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary School and Lafayette Estates Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
James Monroe Elementary School is 648th of 1,479 and Lafayette Estates Elementary School is 1156th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).