Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School vs Gladys Nunery School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 785 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students
Gladys Nunery School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey | Gladys Nunery School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 1,479 | #1345 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38862 of 50,301 | #39964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 27.7).
- •Gladys Nunery School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 84.5%).
- •Gladys Nunery School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 251.
- •Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is a charter school while Gladys Nunery School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School better than Gladys Nunery School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School ranks higher (29.5 vs 27.7 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 Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and Gladys Nunery School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School: 383. Gladys Nunery School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and Gladys Nunery School rank in New Jersey?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is 1326th of 1,479 and Gladys Nunery School is 1345th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).