Prospect Park School No. 1 vs Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
491 students
| Measure | Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, New Jersey | Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,479 | #1421 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29221 of 50,301 | #43482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 620 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 9% |
| city | Prospect Park | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 22.2).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 70.5%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.9).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 is the larger school with 620 students compared with 491.
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 Prospect Park School No. 1 better than Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Park School No. 1 ranks higher (44.1 vs 22.2 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 Prospect Park School No. 1 and Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Prospect Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect Park School No. 1: 620. Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect Park School No. 1 and Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Prospect Park School No. 1 is 1128th of 1,479 and Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School is 1421st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).