Burch Charter School of Excellence vs University Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 758 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burch Charter School of Excellence
Irvington · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
University Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington, New Jersey | University Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,479 | #1454 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #32993 of 50,301 | #45620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 18.8).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 80.2%).
- •University Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •University Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 335.
- •Burch Charter School of Excellence is a charter school while University Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burch Charter School of Excellence better than University Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Burch Charter School of Excellence ranks higher (38.4 vs 18.8 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 Burch Charter School of Excellence and University Elementary School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burch Charter School of Excellence: 335. University Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burch Charter School of Excellence and University Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Burch Charter School of Excellence is 1209th of 1,479 and University Elementary School is 1454th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).