Chaplain Charles Watters School vs Empowerment Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 129 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
586 students
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students
| Measure | Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City, New Jersey | Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1391 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #42218 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 586 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 46% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 11%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 83.8%).
- •Chaplain Charles Watters School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 586.
- •Chaplain Charles Watters School is a public school while Empowerment Academy Charter School is a charter 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 Chaplain Charles Watters School better than Empowerment Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chaplain Charles Watters School and Empowerment Academy Charter School?
About 129 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaplain Charles Watters School: 586. Empowerment Academy Charter School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaplain Charles Watters School and Empowerment Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Chaplain Charles Watters School is 1391st of 1,479 and Empowerment Academy Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).