Lincoln vs Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln
Garwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
372 students
Wilson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
362 students
| Measure | Lincoln Garwood, New Jersey | Wilson Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,479 | #255 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9868 of 50,301 | #1417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 372 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Garwood | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 72.1).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 25.8%).
- •Lincoln does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Lincoln is the larger school with 372 students compared with 362.
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 better than Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 72.1 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 and Wilson Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garwood and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln: 372. Wilson Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln and Wilson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln is 652nd of 1,479 and Wilson Elementary School is 255th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).