John Fenwick Academy vs Valley Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Fenwick Academy
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
387 students
Valley Park Elementary School
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
365 students
| Measure | John Fenwick Academy Salem, New Jersey | Valley Park Elementary School Pennsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,479 | #697 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34826 of 50,301 | #11044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 387 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Salem | Pennsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 35.7).
- •Valley Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 69.3%).
- •Valley Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.8).
- •John Fenwick Academy is the larger school with 387 students compared with 365.
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 Fenwick Academy better than Valley Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Park Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 35.7 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 John Fenwick Academy and Valley Park Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Fenwick Academy: 387. Valley Park Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Fenwick Academy and Valley Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John Fenwick Academy is 1250th of 1,479 and Valley Park Elementary School is 697th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).