Northeast Elementary School vs School #16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Elementary School
Upper Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
School #16
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students
| Measure | Northeast Elementary School Upper Montclair, New Jersey | School #16 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,479 | #675 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4669 of 50,301 | #10481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Upper Montclair | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 71.2).
- •School #16 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 49.3%).
- •School #16 does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.9).
- •Northeast Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 201.
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 Northeast Elementary School better than School #16?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 71.2 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 Northeast Elementary School and School #16?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Montclair and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Elementary School: 391. School #16: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Elementary School and School #16 rank in New Jersey?
Northeast Elementary School is 459th of 1,479 and School #16 is 675th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).