Central Park Elementary School vs Penn Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Elementary School
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
275 students
Penn Beach Elementary
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
263 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary School Pennsville, New Jersey | Penn Beach Elementary Pennsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1055 of 1,479 | #745 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #25025 of 50,301 | #12897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 275 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Pennsville | Pennsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 50.2).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 48%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Central Park Elementary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 263.
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 Park Elementary School better than Penn Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Beach Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 50.2 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 Park Elementary School and Penn Beach Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pennsville and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary School: 275. Penn Beach Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary School and Penn Beach Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Central Park Elementary School is 1055th of 1,479 and Penn Beach Elementary is 745th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).