Central Elementary School vs Oakwood Avenue Community 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.
Central Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–2
369 students
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
272 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Orange, New Jersey | Oakwood Avenue Community School Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1263 of 1,479 | #1318 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35368 of 50,301 | #38563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 369 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 30.0).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 86.7%).
- •Oakwood Avenue Community School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 272.
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 Central Elementary School better than Oakwood Avenue Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 30.0 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 Central Elementary School and Oakwood Avenue Community School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 369. Oakwood Avenue Community School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Oakwood Avenue Community School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 1263rd of 1,479 and Oakwood Avenue Community School is 1318th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).