Gantner Avenue School vs Washington Irving School #4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 955 m 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
Washington Irving School #4
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Gantner Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Washington Irving School #4 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,479 | #698 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10310 of 50,301 | #11045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gantner Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 70.4).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on math proficiency (67% 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 57.4%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.8).
- •Washington Irving School #4 is the larger school with 441 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 Washington Irving School #4?
On the Success Index (US), Gantner Avenue School ranks higher (71.4 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 Gantner Avenue School and Washington Irving School #4?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gantner Avenue School: 339. Washington Irving School #4: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gantner Avenue School and Washington Irving School #4 rank in New Jersey?
Gantner Avenue School is 670th of 1,479 and Washington Irving School #4 is 698th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).