Birchwood Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
272 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Lincoln Elementary School Rockaway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,479 | #944 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5287 of 50,301 | #20278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 314 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| city | Dover | Rockaway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 57.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 27.9%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Birchwood Elementary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Birchwood Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 57.0 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dover and Rockaway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 314. Lincoln Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Birchwood Elementary School is 495th of 1,479 and Lincoln Elementary School is 944th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).