Lester C Noecker vs Riker Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester C Noecker
Roseland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Riker Hill Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Lester C Noecker Roseland, New Jersey | Riker Hill Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,479 | #111 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #336 of 50,301 | #378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| city | Roseland | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.6 vs 92.3).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 6.4%).
- •Lester C Noecker does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.6).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 451.
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 Lester C Noecker better than Riker Hill Elementary School?
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 Lester C Noecker and Riker Hill Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Roseland and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester C Noecker: 451. Riker Hill Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester C Noecker and Riker Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lester C Noecker is 99th of 1,479 and Riker Hill Elementary School is 111th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).