Garfield ECDC vs James A Cotten Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield ECDC
Willingboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
294 students
James A Cotten Intermediate School
Willingboro · Public middle · Grades 5–6
542 students
| Measure | Garfield ECDC Willingboro, New Jersey | James A Cotten Intermediate School Willingboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1210 of 1,479 | #433 of 440 |
| National rank | #33008 of 50,301 | #13923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 294 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Willingboro | Willingboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield ECDC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 19.1).
- •Garfield ECDC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 73.4%).
- •James A Cotten Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.0).
- •James A Cotten Intermediate School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 294.
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 Garfield ECDC better than James A Cotten Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield ECDC ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.1 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 Garfield ECDC and James A Cotten Intermediate School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Willingboro and Willingboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield ECDC: 294. James A Cotten Intermediate School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield ECDC and James A Cotten Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Garfield ECDC is 1210th of 1,479 and James A Cotten Intermediate School is 433rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).