Gantner Avenue School vs Thomas Jefferson School #9
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gantner Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Gantner Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School #9 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,479 | #649 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10310 of 50,301 | #9755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.4 vs 72.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 60.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 339.
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 Gantner Avenue School better than Thomas Jefferson School #9?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gantner Avenue School and Thomas Jefferson School #9?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gantner Avenue School: 339. Thomas Jefferson School #9: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gantner Avenue School and Thomas Jefferson School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Gantner Avenue School is 670th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson School #9 is 649th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).