George Washington Academy School No. 1 vs Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 880 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
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | George Washington Academy School No. 1 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 1,479 | #1301 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38145 of 50,301 | #37839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 595 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 31.1).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 90.5%).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •George Washington Academy School No. 1 is the larger school with 595 students compared with 591.
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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Academy School No. 1: 595. Sonia Sotomayor School No 25: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Academy School No. 1 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 is 1306th of 1,479 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is 1301st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).