Louise A. Spencer Elementary School vs Quitman Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
774 students
Quitman Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
| Measure | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Quitman Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,479 | #1472 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44914 of 50,301 | #47143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 774 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 16.0).
- •Quitman Street School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Quitman Street School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Quitman Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.2%).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 706.
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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School better than Quitman Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 16.0 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Quitman Street School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School: 774. Quitman Street School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Quitman Street School rank in New Jersey?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 1446th of 1,479 and Quitman Street School is 1472nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).