Grove Street Elementary School vs South 17th Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Street Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
South 17th Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
| Measure | Grove Street Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | South 17th Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,479 | #1425 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43961 of 50,301 | #43553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 443 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Irvington | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.4 vs 22.1).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 90.8%).
- •South 17th Street School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.8).
- •Grove Street Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 368.
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 Grove Street Elementary School better than South 17th Street School?
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 Grove Street Elementary School and South 17th Street School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Street Elementary School: 443. South 17th Street School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Street Elementary School and South 17th Street School rank in New Jersey?
Grove Street Elementary School is 1432nd of 1,479 and South 17th Street School is 1425th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).