Lincoln Early Childhood Center vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
268 students
McKinley Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
291 students
| Measure | Lincoln Early Childhood Center Westfield, New Jersey | McKinley Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,479 | #251 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4783 of 50,301 | #1331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 268 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Westfield | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 80.4).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 3%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 268.
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 Lincoln Early Childhood Center better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 80.4 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 Lincoln Early Childhood Center and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Westfield and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center: 268. McKinley Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Early Childhood Center and McKinley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 466th of 1,479 and McKinley Elementary School is 251st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).