Salome H. Long Memorial School vs Sixteenth Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Sixteenth Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Salome H. Long Memorial School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Sixteenth Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,479 | #1032 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11823 of 50,301 | #23789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 304 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 52.0).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 53.2%).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 304.
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 Salome H. Long Memorial School better than Sixteenth Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks higher (69.3 vs 52.0 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 Salome H. Long Memorial School and Sixteenth Avenue School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salome H. Long Memorial School: 304. Sixteenth Avenue School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salome H. Long Memorial School and Sixteenth Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Salome H. Long Memorial School is 714th of 1,479 and Sixteenth Avenue School is 1032nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).