Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 vs Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
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.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
767 students
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
765 students
| Measure | Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1266 of 1,479 | #1281 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35458 of 50,301 | #36383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 767 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 33.3).
- •Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 89.7%).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is the larger school with 767 students compared with 765.
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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 better than Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
On the Success Index (US), Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 ranks higher (34.7 vs 33.3 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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5: 767. Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 rank in New Jersey?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is 1266th of 1,479 and Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is 1281st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).