Kelly Elementary School vs Mount Pleasant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
West Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Kelly Elementary School W Orange, New Jersey | Mount Pleasant Elementary School West Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,479 | #334 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12203 of 50,301 | #2272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | W Orange | West Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 68.7).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 43%).
- •Kelly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.0).
- •Kelly Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 349.
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 Kelly Elementary School better than Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 68.7 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 Kelly Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between W Orange and West Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Elementary School: 451. Mount Pleasant Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Kelly Elementary School is 730th of 1,479 and Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 334th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).