Carteret Elementary School vs Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
| Measure | Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Shelia Y. Oliver Academy East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 1,479 | #999 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24110 of 50,301 | #22392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 383 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Bloomfield | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 51.5).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 72.6%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.8).
- •Shelia Y. Oliver Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 383.
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 Carteret Elementary School better than Shelia Y. Oliver Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shelia Y. Oliver Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 51.5 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 Carteret Elementary School and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Elementary School: 383. Shelia Y. Oliver Academy: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Elementary School and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Elementary School is 1036th of 1,479 and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy is 999th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).