Lafayette Elementary School vs Smalley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 693 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Elementary School
Bound Brook · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
249 students
Smalley Elementary School
Bound Brook · Public middle · Grades 4–6
424 students
| Measure | Lafayette Elementary School Bound Brook, New Jersey | Smalley Elementary School Bound Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1342 of 1,479 | #386 of 440 |
| National rank | #39751 of 50,301 | #10517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 249 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Bound Brook | Bound Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smalley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 28.1).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Smalley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Smalley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 88%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 7.6).
- •Smalley Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 249.
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 Elementary School better than Smalley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smalley Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 28.1 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 Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Bound Brook and Bound Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Elementary School: 249. Smalley Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Elementary School is 1342nd of 1,479 and Smalley Elementary School is 386th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).