Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy vs Whitney E. Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 588 m 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
Whitney E. Houston Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
| Measure | Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Whitney E. Houston Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,479 | #1041 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9488 of 50,301 | #24430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 157 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 51.1).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 31.8%).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Whitney E. Houston Academy is the larger school with 385 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 Whitney E. Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 51.1 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 Whitney E. Houston Academy?
About 588 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy: 157. Whitney E. Houston Academy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy and Whitney E. Houston Academy rank in New Jersey?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 638th of 1,479 and Whitney E. Houston Academy is 1041st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).