Edith M. Decker Elementary School vs Nixon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 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
Nixon Elementary School
Landing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
| Measure | Edith M. Decker Elementary School MT Arlington, New Jersey | Nixon Elementary School Landing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,479 | #787 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5718 of 50,301 | #14193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 153 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | MT Arlington | Landing |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edith M. Decker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 65.9).
- •Edith M. Decker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 37.2%).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Nixon Elementary School is the larger school with 261 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 Nixon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edith M. Decker Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 65.9 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 Nixon Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between MT Arlington and Landing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School: 153. Nixon Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M. Decker Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 508th of 1,479 and Nixon Elementary School is 787th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).