Columbus School vs Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
102 students
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Surf City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
104 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School Surf City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,479 | #351 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9916 of 50,301 | #2607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 102 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lyndhurst | Surf City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 72.0).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 34.3%).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.3).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 102.
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 Columbus School better than Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 72.0 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 Columbus School and Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Surf City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 102. Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 654th of 1,479 and Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is 351st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).