Althea Gibson Academy vs Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 582 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Althea Gibson Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
144 students
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | Althea Gibson Academy East Orange, New Jersey | Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,479 | #1473 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5888 of 50,301 | #47178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Althea Gibson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 15.9).
- •Althea Gibson Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is the larger school with 612 students compared with 144.
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 Althea Gibson Academy better than Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Althea Gibson Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 15.9 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 Althea Gibson Academy and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
About 582 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Althea Gibson Academy: 144. Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Althea Gibson Academy and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence rank in New Jersey?
Althea Gibson Academy is 514th of 1,479 and Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 1473rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).