Elliott Street Elementary School vs Ridge Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 404 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elliott Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
880 students
Ridge Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
| Measure | Elliott Street Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Ridge Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1426 of 1,479 | #1200 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43639 of 50,301 | #32633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 880 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 21.9).
- •Ridge Street School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Ridge Street School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Ridge Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Ridge Street School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Elliott Street Elementary School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 593.
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 Elliott Street Elementary School better than Ridge Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Street School ranks higher (39.0 vs 21.9 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 Elliott Street Elementary School and Ridge Street School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elliott Street Elementary School: 880. Ridge Street School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elliott Street Elementary School and Ridge Street School rank in New Jersey?
Elliott Street Elementary School is 1426th of 1,479 and Ridge Street School is 1200th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).