Eleanor Van Gelder vs School #4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 838 m 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
School #4
Cliffside Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater, New Jersey | School #4 Cliffside Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,479 | #695 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9298 of 50,301 | #11038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| city | Edgewater | Cliffside Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor Van Gelder scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 70.4).
- •School #4 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •School #4 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 57.1%).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •School #4 is the larger school with 478 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 School #4?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor Van Gelder ranks higher (72.9 vs 70.4 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 School #4?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Edgewater and Cliffside Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Van Gelder: 384. School #4: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Van Gelder and School #4 rank in New Jersey?
Eleanor Van Gelder is 632nd of 1,479 and School #4 is 695th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).