Edith M. Decker Elementary School vs Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith M. Decker Elementary School
MT Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
153 students
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Lake Hopatcong · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
226 students
| Measure | Edith M. Decker Elementary School MT Arlington, New Jersey | Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,479 | #200 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5718 of 50,301 | #870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 153 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | MT Arlington | Lake Hopatcong |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 78.7).
- •Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 24.8%).
- •Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
- •Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 153.
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 Edith M. Decker Elementary School better than Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School ranks higher (89.6 vs 78.7 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 Edith M. Decker Elementary School and Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between MT Arlington and Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School: 153. Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M. Decker Elementary School and Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 508th of 1,479 and Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is 200th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).