LEAD Charter School vs Nelson Mandela Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LEAD Charter School
Newark · Charter high · Grades 9–12
333 students
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
| Measure | LEAD Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Nelson Mandela Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 357 | #1449 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16611 of 16,910 | #45240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 333 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 66.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 9.9).
- •LEAD Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 87.1%).
- •Nelson Mandela Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 66.6).
- •LEAD Charter School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 256.
- •LEAD Charter School is a charter school while Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 LEAD Charter School better than Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela Elementary School ranks higher (19.4 vs 9.9 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 LEAD Charter School and Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEAD Charter School: 333. Nelson Mandela Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEAD Charter School and Nelson Mandela Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
LEAD Charter School is 357th of 357 and Nelson Mandela Elementary School is 1449th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).