Colin Powell Elementary School vs Sara M. Gilmore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 643 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colin Powell Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Union City · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
400 students
| Measure | Colin Powell Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Sara M. Gilmore Academy Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,479 | #443 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29377 of 50,301 | #4331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 692 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 86% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 43.8).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 40%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 47%).
- •Sara M. Gilmore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 73.6%).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 400.
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 Colin Powell Elementary School better than Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks higher (81.2 vs 43.8 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 Colin Powell Elementary School and Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell Elementary School: 692. Sara M. Gilmore Academy: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell Elementary School and Sara M. Gilmore Academy rank in New Jersey?
Colin Powell Elementary School is 1133rd of 1,479 and Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 443rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).