Alfred Zampella School vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Zampella School
Jersey City Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ8
629 students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Union City Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ6
767 students
| Measure | Alfred Zampella School Jersey City, New Jersey | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,479 | #1187 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14691 of 50,301 | #31839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ8 | Grades PKβ6 |
| Students | 629 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| city | Jersey City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Alfred Zampella School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 40.2).
- β’Alfred Zampella School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- β’Alfred Zampella School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- β’Alfred Zampella School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 83.8%).
- β’Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.8).
- β’Thomas A Edison Elementary School is the larger school with 767 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 Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Zampella School ranks higher (65.1 vs 40.2 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 Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Zampella School: 629. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Zampella School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred Zampella School is 800th of 1,479 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 1187th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).