Alfred Zampella School vs Charles E. Trefurt School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Zampella School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
Charles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
| Measure | Alfred Zampella School Jersey City, New Jersey | Charles E. Trefurt School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,479 | #972 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14691 of 50,301 | #21424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Zampella School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 55.3).
- •Alfred Zampella School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Alfred Zampella School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Alfred Zampella School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 70.1%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.8).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 629.
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 Alfred Zampella School better than Charles E. Trefurt School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Zampella School ranks higher (65.1 vs 55.3 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 Alfred Zampella School and Charles E. Trefurt School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Zampella School: 629. Charles E. Trefurt School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Zampella School and Charles E. Trefurt School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred Zampella School is 800th of 1,479 and Charles E. Trefurt School is 972nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).