Lafayette Avenue School vs Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
554 students
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
Maple Shade · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
554 students
| Measure | Lafayette Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey | Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School Maple Shade, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,479 | #1160 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #140 of 50,301 | #30707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 554 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 27% |
| city | Chatham | Maple Shade |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 41.9).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 27%).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 57.4%).
- •Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
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 Lafayette Avenue School better than Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Avenue School ranks higher (94.5 vs 41.9 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 Lafayette Avenue School and Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Maple Shade in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Avenue School: 554. Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Avenue School and Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Avenue School is 35th of 1,479 and Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School is 1160th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).