Charles E. Trefurt School vs Christa McAuliffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 673 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Christa McAuliffe School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students
| Measure | Charles E. Trefurt School Jersey City, New Jersey | Christa McAuliffe School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,479 | #992 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21424 of 50,301 | #22059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 668 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.3 vs 54.4).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 70.3%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 668.
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 Charles E. Trefurt School better than Christa McAuliffe 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 Charles E. Trefurt School and Christa McAuliffe School?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E. Trefurt School: 668. Christa McAuliffe School: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E. Trefurt School and Christa McAuliffe School rank in New Jersey?
Charles E. Trefurt School is 972nd of 1,479 and Christa McAuliffe School is 992nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).