Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy vs Watsessing Elementary 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.
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students
Watsessing Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
333 students
| Measure | Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Watsessing Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,479 | #1103 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9488 of 50,301 | #27582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 157 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | East Orange | Bloomfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 46.5).
- •Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 52.9%).
- •Watsessing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Watsessing Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 157.
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 Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy better than Watsessing Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 46.5 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 Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy and Watsessing Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between East Orange and Bloomfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy: 157. Watsessing Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy and Watsessing Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 638th of 1,479 and Watsessing Elementary School is 1103rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).