Jotham W. Wakeman School vs Whiton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Whiton Elementary School
Neshanic Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
617 students
| Measure | Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City, New Jersey | Whiton Elementary School Neshanic Station, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,479 | #384 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6371 of 50,301 | #3252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 617 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Jersey City | Neshanic Station |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 77.6).
- •Whiton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Whiton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 45.2%).
- •Whiton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.2).
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 Jotham W. Wakeman School better than Whiton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whiton Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 77.6 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 Jotham W. Wakeman School and Whiton Elementary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Neshanic Station in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jotham W. Wakeman School: 617. Whiton Elementary School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jotham W. Wakeman School and Whiton Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jotham W. Wakeman School is 531st of 1,479 and Whiton Elementary School is 384th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).