Demarest Elementary School vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demarest Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
Lincoln School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students
| Measure | Demarest Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Lincoln School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,479 | #761 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7325 of 50,301 | #13301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 482 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Bloomfield | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demarest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.2).
- •Demarest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Demarest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 34.4%).
- •Demarest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Demarest Elementary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 446.
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 Demarest Elementary School better than Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Demarest Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.2 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 Demarest Elementary School and Lincoln School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demarest Elementary School: 482. Lincoln School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demarest Elementary School and Lincoln School rank in New Jersey?
Demarest Elementary School is 570th of 1,479 and Lincoln School is 761st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).