2025 Compare Cities Education:
Westfield, NJ vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Highlights
- Cape Elizabeth spends 23.9% less per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.4% lower in Cape Elizabeth than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cape Elizabeth had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield
 Westfield, NJCape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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