Cedar Elementary vs R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Elementary
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
479 students
R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
242 students
| Measure | Cedar Elementary Hanover, Massachusetts | R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center Rockland, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,009 | #427 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #18165 of 50,301 | #13856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 479 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Hanover | Rockland |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 60.0).
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cedar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.7).
- •Cedar Elementary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 242.
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 Cedar Elementary better than R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center ranks higher (66.4 vs 60.0 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 Cedar Elementary and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Rockland in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Elementary: 479. R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Elementary and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Cedar Elementary is 539th of 1,009 and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center is 427th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).