Grove Street Elementary School vs University Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 647 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
University Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Grove Street Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey | University Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,479 | #1454 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43961 of 50,301 | #45620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 18.8).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Grove Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •University Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 90.3%).
- •University Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Grove Street Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 384.
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 University Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Street Elementary School ranks higher (21.4 vs 18.8 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 Grove Street Elementary School and University Elementary School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Street Elementary School: 443. University Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Street Elementary School and University Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Grove Street Elementary School is 1432nd of 1,479 and University Elementary School is 1454th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).