John A. Forrest Elementary School vs School 18
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
| Measure | John A. Forrest Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,479 | #1241 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11875 of 50,301 | #34397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 258 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 18% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 36.4).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 68.4%).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •School 18 is the larger school with 601 students compared with 258.
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 John A. Forrest Elementary School better than School 18?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 36.4 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 John A. Forrest Elementary School and School 18?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Forrest Elementary School: 258. School 18: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Forrest Elementary School and School 18 rank in New Jersey?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is 716th of 1,479 and School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).