George Washington Carver Elementary School vs Peshine Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
736 students
Peshine Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
635 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Peshine Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,479 | #1436 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45211 of 50,301 | #44303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 736 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peshine Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 19.4).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 79.5%).
- •Peshine Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 635.
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 Carver Elementary School better than Peshine Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Peshine Avenue School ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.4 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 George Washington Carver Elementary School and Peshine Avenue School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Elementary School: 736. Peshine Avenue School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Elementary School and Peshine Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is 1448th of 1,479 and Peshine Avenue School is 1436th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).