G.H. Carson Elementary School vs Octavius V. Catto Community Family 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.
G.H. Carson Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
| Measure | G.H. Carson Elementary School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Octavius V. Catto Community Family School Camden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1237 of 1,479 | #1269 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34176 of 50,301 | #35595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 358 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Pennsauken | Camden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G.H. Carson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 34.5).
- •G.H. Carson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •G.H. Carson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Octavius V. Catto Community Family School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 78.2%).
- •Octavius V. Catto Community Family School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.8).
- •Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 358.
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 G.H. Carson Elementary School better than Octavius V. Catto Community Family School?
On the Success Index (US), G.H. Carson Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 34.5 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 G.H. Carson Elementary School and Octavius V. Catto Community Family School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Camden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.H. Carson Elementary School: 358. Octavius V. Catto Community Family School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.H. Carson Elementary School and Octavius V. Catto Community Family School rank in New Jersey?
G.H. Carson Elementary School is 1237th of 1,479 and Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is 1269th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).