Jefferson Elementary School vs Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 43 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1407 of 1,479 | #237 of 357 |
| National rank | #42885 of 50,301 | #10665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 383 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 23.1).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 357.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks higher (41.2 vs 23.1 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
About 43 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 237th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).