Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School vs Long Beach Island Grade 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.
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Surf City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
104 students
Long Beach Island Grade School
Ship Bottom · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
92 students
| Measure | Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School Surf City, New Jersey | Long Beach Island Grade School Ship Bottom, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,479 | #858 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2607 of 50,301 | #16733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 104 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Surf City | Ship Bottom |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 62.1).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 14.1%).
- •Long Beach Island Grade School does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 8.0).
- •Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 92.
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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School better than Long Beach Island Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 62.1 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 Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School and Long Beach Island Grade School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Surf City and Ship Bottom in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School: 104. Long Beach Island Grade School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School and Long Beach Island Grade School rank in New Jersey?
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School is 351st of 1,479 and Long Beach Island Grade School is 858th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).