Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Budd Lake, New Jersey | Sandshore Rd. Elementary School Budd Lake, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,479 | #380 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6072 of 50,301 | #3150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Budd Lake | Budd Lake |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandshore Rd. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 78.1).
- •Sandshore Rd. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Sandshore Rd. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 27.3%).
- •Sandshore Rd. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 409.
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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School better than Sandshore Rd. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandshore Rd. Elementary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 78.1 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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Sandshore Rd. Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Budd Lake and Budd Lake in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School: 696. Sandshore Rd. Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Sandshore Rd. Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is 520th of 1,479 and Sandshore Rd. Elementary School is 380th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).