Christopher Columbus School #8 vs Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
204 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield, New Jersey | Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #27459 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 366 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 58.5%).
- •Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 is the larger school with 366 students compared with 204.
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 Christopher Columbus School #8 better than Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
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 Christopher Columbus School #8 and Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School #8: 366. Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School #8 and Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is 1102nd of 1,479 and Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).