Carlstadt Public School vs Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Wallington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
361 students
| Measure | Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt, New Jersey | Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Wallington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #857 of 1,479 | #684 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16705 of 50,301 | #10719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 478 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Carlstadt | Wallington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 62.1).
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 49.6%).
- •Carlstadt Public School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Carlstadt Public School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 361.
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 Carlstadt Public School better than Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 62.1 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 Carlstadt Public School and Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlstadt and Wallington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlstadt Public School: 478. Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlstadt Public School and Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carlstadt Public School is 857th of 1,479 and Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is 684th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).