Columbus Elementary School vs Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 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
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
Port Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Carteret, New Jersey | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School Port Reading, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,479 | #1054 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36363 of 50,301 | #24999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Carteret | Port Reading |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 33.3).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 75.4%).
- •Port Reading Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 385.
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 Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Reading Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (50.3 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 Port Reading Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Port Reading in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 642. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Port Reading Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus Elementary School is 1280th of 1,479 and Port Reading Avenue Elementary School is 1054th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).