Atco Elementary School vs Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atco Elementary School
Atco · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
221 students
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
Atco · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
| Measure | Atco Elementary School Atco, New Jersey | Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center Atco, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,479 | #1123 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7032 of 50,301 | #29032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 221 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Atco | Atco |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atco Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 44.4).
- •Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 38%).
- •Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 257 students compared with 221.
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 Atco Elementary School better than Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Atco Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 44.4 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 Atco Elementary School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Atco and Atco in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atco Elementary School: 221. Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atco Elementary School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Atco Elementary School is 560th of 1,479 and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is 1123rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).