Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School vs Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
524 students
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Barnegat · Public other · Grades PK–PK
325 students
| Measure | Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Barnegat, New Jersey | Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Barnegat, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #909 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #18719 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 524 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Barnegat | Barnegat |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 49.6%).
- •Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.9).
- •Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 325.
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 Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School better than Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Barnegat in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School: 524. Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is 909th of 1,479 and Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).