Hopewell Crest vs Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell Crest
Bridgeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
524 students
| Measure | Hopewell Crest Bridgeton, New Jersey | Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 1,479 | #909 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30097 of 50,301 | #18719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 524 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Bridgeton | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 42.8).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Hopewell Crest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 49.6%).
- •Hopewell Crest does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
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 Hopewell Crest better than Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 42.8 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 Hopewell Crest and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Bridgeton and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell Crest: 524. Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell Crest and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hopewell Crest is 1144th of 1,479 and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is 909th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).