Eleanor Van Gelder vs Number Three School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor Van Gelder
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
384 students
Number Three School
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
668 students
| Measure | Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater, New Jersey | Number Three School Fairview, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,479 | #1415 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9298 of 50,301 | #43030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 384 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Edgewater | Fairview |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor Van Gelder scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 22.9).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 22%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.5).
- •Number Three School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 384.
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 Eleanor Van Gelder better than Number Three School?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor Van Gelder ranks higher (72.9 vs 22.9 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 Eleanor Van Gelder and Number Three School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Fairview in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Van Gelder: 384. Number Three School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Van Gelder and Number Three School rank in New Jersey?
Eleanor Van Gelder is 632nd of 1,479 and Number Three School is 1415th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).