Lincoln Elementary School vs Mt Vernon Place 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 Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
420 students
Mt Vernon Place School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
905 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Mt Vernon Place School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1434 of 1,479 | #1193 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44169 of 50,301 | #32354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 420 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 40% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Vernon Place School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 21.1).
- •Mt Vernon Place School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 14%).
- •Mt Vernon Place School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Mt Vernon Place School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 79.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Mt Vernon Place School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 420.
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 Mt Vernon Place School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Vernon Place School ranks higher (39.4 vs 21.1 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 Mt Vernon Place School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 420. Mt Vernon Place School: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Mt Vernon Place School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Elementary School is 1434th of 1,479 and Mt Vernon Place School is 1193rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).