Alpine Elementary School vs Florence M. Burd
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
759 students
Florence M. Burd
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary School Sparta, New Jersey | Florence M. Burd Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 1,479 | #770 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #581 of 50,301 | #13569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 759 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Sparta | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 66.8).
- •Alpine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Florence M. Burd does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.2).
- •Alpine Elementary School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 288.
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 Alpine Elementary School better than Florence M. Burd?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Elementary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 66.8 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 Alpine Elementary School and Florence M. Burd?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary School: 759. Florence M. Burd: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary School and Florence M. Burd rank in New Jersey?
Alpine Elementary School is 152nd of 1,479 and Florence M. Burd is 770th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).