Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
Atco · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
Waterford Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
431 students
| Measure | Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center Atco, New Jersey | Waterford Elementary School Waterford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,479 | #907 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29032 of 50,301 | #18686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 257 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Atco | Waterford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 44.4).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Waterford Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 257.
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 Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center better than Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 44.4 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 Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and Waterford Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Atco and Waterford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center: 257. Waterford Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and Waterford Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is 1123rd of 1,479 and Waterford Elementary School is 907th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).