Applegarth Elementary School vs Ethel McKnight Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegarth Elementary School
Monroe Twp · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
373 students
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
East Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–2
530 students
| Measure | Applegarth Elementary School Monroe Twp, New Jersey | Ethel McKnight Elementary School East Windsor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 1,479 | #567 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #227 of 50,301 | #7249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 373 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Monroe Twp | East Windsor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Applegarth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 76.1).
- •Applegarth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 47%).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 373.
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 Applegarth Elementary School better than Ethel McKnight Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Applegarth Elementary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 76.1 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 Applegarth Elementary School and Ethel McKnight Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Monroe Twp and East Windsor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applegarth Elementary School: 373. Ethel McKnight Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applegarth Elementary School and Ethel McKnight Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Applegarth Elementary School is 68th of 1,479 and Ethel McKnight Elementary School is 567th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).