Christopher Columbus School No. 15
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 · Elizabeth Public Schools
#1327 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#38915 of 50,301 nationally
About Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is a public elementary located in Elizabeth, in the Elizabeth Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 672 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1327th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 672.
There are 37 schools in Elizabeth; Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks 22nd of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Christopher Columbus School No. 15 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,130 students · 342 m away
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students · 363 m away
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
765 students · 549 m away
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
842 students · 827 m away
William F. Halloran School No.22
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,140 students · 902 m away
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students · 1.0 km away
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 1.0 km away
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students · 1.0 km away
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
856 students · 1.1 km away
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
595 students · 1.1 km away
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Number Three School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a good school?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has a Success Index (US) of 29.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1327 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Christopher Columbus School No. 15 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks #1327 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #38915 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 had 672 students in 2025.
Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a elementary school or a high school?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christopher Columbus School No. 15; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.