Christopher Columbus School #8 vs Roosevelt School #7
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 727 m 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
Roosevelt School #7
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield, New Jersey | Roosevelt School #7 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,479 | #1030 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #27459 of 50,301 | #23709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt School #7 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 46.6).
- •Roosevelt School #7 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Roosevelt School #7 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 59.6%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 is the larger school with 366 students compared with 282.
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 Roosevelt School #7?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt School #7 ranks higher (52.1 vs 46.6 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 Christopher Columbus School #8 and Roosevelt School #7?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School #8: 366. Roosevelt School #7: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School #8 and Roosevelt School #7 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is 1102nd of 1,479 and Roosevelt School #7 is 1030th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).