Christopher Columbus School #8 vs Washington Irving School #4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 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
Washington Irving School #4
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield, New Jersey | Washington Irving School #4 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,479 | #698 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #27459 of 50,301 | #11045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Irving School #4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 46.6).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •Washington Irving School #4 is the larger school with 441 students compared with 366.
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 Washington Irving School #4?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Irving School #4 ranks higher (70.4 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 Washington Irving School #4?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School #8: 366. Washington Irving School #4: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School #8 and Washington Irving School #4 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is 1102nd of 1,479 and Washington Irving School #4 is 698th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).