Knollwood Elementary School vs Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades K–3
460 students
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
Somerset · Charter other · Grades K–12
613 students
| Measure | Knollwood Elementary School Piscataway, New Jersey | Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #502 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #5488 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 460 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Piscataway | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 33.3%).
- •Knollwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 460.
- •Knollwood Elementary School is a public school while Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knollwood Elementary School better than Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter 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 Knollwood Elementary School and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Piscataway and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Elementary School: 460. Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Elementary School and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Knollwood Elementary School is 502nd of 1,479 and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).