Columbus Elementary School vs Erial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
642 students
Erial Elementary School
Sicklerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey | Erial Elementary School Sicklerville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,479 | #1003 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36363 of 50,301 | #22489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Carteret | Sicklerville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 33.3).
- •Erial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Erial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Erial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 75.4%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Erial Elementary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 642.
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 Columbus Elementary School better than Erial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Erial Elementary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 33.3 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 Columbus Elementary School and Erial Elementary School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Sicklerville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 642. Erial Elementary School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Erial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus Elementary School is 1280th of 1,479 and Erial Elementary School is 1003rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).