Jefferson Elementary School vs Stony Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Stony Brook School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Stony Brook School North Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,479 | #1367 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19720 of 50,301 | #41303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Union City | North Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 25.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Stony Brook School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.1).
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 Stony Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 25.7 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 Stony Brook School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Union City and North Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 272. Stony Brook School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Stony Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 926th of 1,479 and Stony Brook School is 1367th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).