John P. Faber Elementary School vs Parker Elementary School
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 P. Faber Elementary School
Dunellen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Parker Elementary School
Middlesex · Public elementary · Grades K–3
192 students
| Measure | John P. Faber Elementary School Dunellen, New Jersey | Parker Elementary School Middlesex, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #896 of 1,479 | #902 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #18113 of 50,301 | #18486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 621 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Dunellen | Middlesex |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.1 vs 59.6).
- •Parker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 59.4%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 192.
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 P. Faber Elementary School better than Parker Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John P. Faber Elementary School and Parker Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dunellen and Middlesex in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Faber Elementary School: 621. Parker Elementary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Faber Elementary School and Parker Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John P. Faber Elementary School is 896th of 1,479 and Parker Elementary School is 902nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).