George Washington Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 413 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,479 | #926 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30411 of 50,301 | #19720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 776 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 42.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •George Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 85.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •George Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 272.
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 Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 42.3 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 Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary School: 776. Jefferson Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Elementary School is 1150th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 926th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).