Cecil S. Collins Elementary vs Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades K–2
744 students
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Barnegat · Public other · Grades PK–PK
325 students
| Measure | Cecil S. Collins Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey | Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #930 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #19845 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 744 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil S. Collins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 48.1%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.2).
- •Cecil S. Collins Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 325.
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 Cecil S. Collins Elementary better than Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cecil S. Collins Elementary and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary: 744. Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil S. Collins Elementary and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Cecil S. Collins Elementary is 930th of 1,479 and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).