Nelson Mandela Elementary School vs Sussex Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 638 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Sussex Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
545 students
| Measure | Nelson Mandela Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Sussex Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,479 | #1334 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45240 of 50,301 | #39296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 256 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sussex Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 19.4).
- •Sussex Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 87.1%).
- •Sussex Avenue School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.3).
- •Sussex Avenue School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 256.
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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School better than Sussex Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Sussex Avenue School ranks higher (28.9 vs 19.4 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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School and Sussex Avenue School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School: 256. Sussex Avenue School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Mandela Elementary School and Sussex Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is 1449th of 1,479 and Sussex Avenue School is 1334th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).