Lord Stirling Community School vs Nathan Hale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Stirling Community School
New Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students
| Measure | Lord Stirling Community School New Brunswick, New Jersey | Nathan Hale Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,479 | #1207 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40527 of 50,301 | #32964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 436 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | New Brunswick | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 26.8).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 97%).
- •Lord Stirling Community School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
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 Lord Stirling Community School better than Nathan Hale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 26.8 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 Lord Stirling Community School and Nathan Hale Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between New Brunswick and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lord Stirling Community School: 436. Nathan Hale Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lord Stirling Community School and Nathan Hale Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lord Stirling Community School is 1354th of 1,479 and Nathan Hale Elementary School is 1207th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).