Charles E. Trefurt School vs Franklin L. Williams School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 939 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
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
| Measure | Charles E. Trefurt School Jersey City, New Jersey | Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,479 | #379 of 440 |
| National rank | #21424 of 50,301 | #10023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 668 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles E. Trefurt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 39.1).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Franklin L. Williams 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 Franklin L. Williams School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles E. Trefurt School ranks higher (55.3 vs 39.1 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 Charles E. Trefurt School and Franklin L. Williams School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E. Trefurt School: 668. Franklin L. Williams School: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E. Trefurt School and Franklin L. Williams School rank in New Jersey?
Charles E. Trefurt School is 972nd of 1,479 and Franklin L. Williams School is 379th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).