George Washington Academy School No. 1 vs John Marshal School No. 20
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 804 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
595 students
John Marshal School No. 20
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
| Measure | George Washington Academy School No. 1 Elizabeth, New Jersey | John Marshal School No. 20 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 1,479 | #1307 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38145 of 50,301 | #38154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 595 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 30.6).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •John Marshal School No. 20 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 is the larger school with 595 students compared with 452.
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 George Washington Academy School No. 1 better than John Marshal School No. 20?
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 George Washington Academy School No. 1 and John Marshal School No. 20?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Academy School No. 1: 595. John Marshal School No. 20: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Academy School No. 1 and John Marshal School No. 20 rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 is 1306th of 1,479 and John Marshal School No. 20 is 1307th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).