A. Russell Knight Elementary School vs Gilbert Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Gilbert Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | A. Russell Knight Elementary School Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Gilbert Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,479 | #982 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1163 of 50,301 | #21723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Cherry Hill | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. Russell Knight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 54.9).
- •A. Russell Knight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •A. Russell Knight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •A. Russell Knight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 57.7%).
- •Gilbert Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
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 A. Russell Knight Elementary School better than Gilbert Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 54.9 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 A. Russell Knight Elementary School and Gilbert Avenue School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Cherry Hill and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School: 456. Gilbert Avenue School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Russell Knight Elementary School and Gilbert Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School is 236th of 1,479 and Gilbert Avenue School is 982nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).