Edward J. Patten Elementary School vs Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 196 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Perth Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
577 students
| Measure | Edward J. Patten Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #30475 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 649 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 77.5%).
- •Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.2).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 577.
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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School better than Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
About 196 m in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School: 649. Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School is 1154th of 1,479 and Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).