First Avenue School vs Roberto Clemente Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,084 students
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
742 students
| Measure | First Avenue School Newark, New Jersey | Roberto Clemente Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1013 of 1,479 | #1310 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #23026 of 50,301 | #38356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,084 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 30.3).
- •First Avenue School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •First Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •First Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 86.7%).
- •First Avenue School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •First Avenue School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 742.
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 First Avenue School better than Roberto Clemente Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), First Avenue School ranks higher (53.0 vs 30.3 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 First Avenue School and Roberto Clemente Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Avenue School: 1,084. Roberto Clemente Elementary School: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Avenue School and Roberto Clemente Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
First Avenue School is 1013th of 1,479 and Roberto Clemente Elementary School is 1310th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).