Christa McAuliffe School vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 941 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
767 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School Jersey City, New Jersey | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,479 | #1187 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22059 of 50,301 | #31839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 906 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Jersey City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 40.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 767.
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 Christa McAuliffe School better than Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School ranks higher (54.4 vs 40.2 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 Christa McAuliffe School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School: 906. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe School is 992nd of 1,479 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 1187th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).