Alpine Elementary School vs Long Pond School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 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
Long Pond School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
189 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary School Sparta, New Jersey | Long Pond School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #152 of 1,479 | #170 of 440 |
| National rank | #581 of 50,301 | #1544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 759 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Sparta | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 79.6).
- •Alpine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 23.3%).
- •Long Pond School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Alpine Elementary School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 189.
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 Long Pond School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Elementary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 79.6 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 Long Pond School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary School: 759. Long Pond School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary School and Long Pond School rank in New Jersey?
Alpine Elementary School is 152nd of 1,479 and Long Pond School is 170th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).