Christopher Columbus School No. 15 vs Franklin Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
672 students
Franklin Park School
Franklin Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School No. 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Franklin Park School Franklin Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,479 | #840 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38915 of 50,301 | #15982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Elizabeth | Franklin Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 29.4).
- •Franklin Park School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Franklin Park School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Franklin Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 86.3%).
- •Franklin Park School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is the larger school with 672 students compared with 671.
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 No. 15 better than Franklin Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Park School ranks higher (63.2 vs 29.4 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 No. 15 and Franklin Park School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Franklin Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15: 672. Franklin Park School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and Franklin Park School rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 1327th of 1,479 and Franklin Park School is 840th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).