Kiel Elementary School vs Richard Butler School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiel Elementary School
Kinnelon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
374 students
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Kiel Elementary School Kinnelon, New Jersey | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #164 of 1,479 | #149 of 440 |
| National rank | #642 of 50,301 | #1089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 374 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Kinnelon | Butler |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 82.7).
- •Kiel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 34.4%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
- •Kiel Elementary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 291.
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 Kiel Elementary School better than Richard Butler School?
On the Success Index (US), Kiel Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 82.7 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 Kiel Elementary School and Richard Butler School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Kinnelon and Butler in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiel Elementary School: 374. Richard Butler School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiel Elementary School and Richard Butler School rank in New Jersey?
Kiel Elementary School is 164th of 1,479 and Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).