Lincoln Elementary School vs Selzer Elementary\Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Dumont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
172 students
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Dumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
535 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Dumont, New Jersey | Selzer Elementary\Middle School Dumont, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,479 | #445 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5678 of 50,301 | #4382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 172 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Dumont | Dumont |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.8).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 19.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Selzer Elementary\Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 172.
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 Elementary School better than Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Selzer Elementary\Middle School ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.8 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 Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Dumont and Dumont in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 172. Selzer Elementary\Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Selzer Elementary\Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Elementary School is 507th of 1,479 and Selzer Elementary\Middle School is 445th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).