Abington Avenue School vs Carteret Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
| Measure | Abington Avenue School Newark, New Jersey | Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1287 of 1,479 | #1036 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36839 of 50,301 | #24110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 842 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| city | Newark | Bloomfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carteret Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 32.6).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 89.4%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Avenue School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 383.
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 Abington Avenue School better than Carteret Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carteret Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 32.6 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 Abington Avenue School and Carteret Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newark and Bloomfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Avenue School: 842. Carteret Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Avenue School and Carteret Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Abington Avenue School is 1287th of 1,479 and Carteret Elementary School is 1036th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).