Lakehurst Elementary School vs Manchester Township Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakehurst Elementary School
Lakehurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Manchester Township Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Lakehurst Elementary School Lakehurst, New Jersey | Manchester Township Elementary School Manchester, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,479 | #743 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38555 of 50,301 | #12749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Lakehurst | Manchester |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Township Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 30.0).
- •Manchester Township Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Manchester Township Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Manchester Township Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 69.1%).
- •Lakehurst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Manchester Township Elementary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 411.
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 Lakehurst Elementary School better than Manchester Township Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Township Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 30.0 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 Lakehurst Elementary School and Manchester Township Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakehurst and Manchester in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakehurst Elementary School: 411. Manchester Township Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakehurst Elementary School and Manchester Township Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lakehurst Elementary School is 1317th of 1,479 and Manchester Township Elementary School is 743rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).