Alice Costello Elementary School vs Cold Springs School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Costello Elementary School
Brooklawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
Cold Springs School
Gloucester City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
839 students
| Measure | Alice Costello Elementary School Brooklawn, New Jersey | Cold Springs School Gloucester City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1161 of 1,479 | #893 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30733 of 50,301 | #17977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 277 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| city | Brooklawn | Gloucester City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Springs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 41.8).
- •Cold Springs School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Cold Springs School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Cold Springs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 70%).
- •Alice Costello Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.3).
- •Cold Springs School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 277.
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 Alice Costello Elementary School better than Cold Springs School?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Springs School ranks higher (60.3 vs 41.8 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 Alice Costello Elementary School and Cold Springs School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklawn and Gloucester City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Costello Elementary School: 277. Cold Springs School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Costello Elementary School and Cold Springs School rank in New Jersey?
Alice Costello Elementary School is 1161st of 1,479 and Cold Springs School is 893rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).