Laurel Springs School vs Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
179 students
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
Stratford · Public middle · Grades 4–8
527 students
| Measure | Laurel Springs School Laurel Springs, New Jersey | Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School Stratford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,479 | #199 of 440 |
| National rank | #7600 of 50,301 | #2295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 179 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Laurel Springs | Stratford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.6 vs 75.4).
- •Laurel Springs School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Laurel Springs School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Laurel Springs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 33%).
- •Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 179.
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 Laurel Springs School better than Samuel S. Yellin 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 Laurel Springs School and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Laurel Springs and Stratford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Springs School: 179. Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Springs School and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Laurel Springs School is 578th of 1,479 and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School is 199th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).