Jefferson Elementary School vs Robert Waters Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 666 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
983 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Robert Waters Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,479 | #1262 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19720 of 50,301 | #35352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 272 | 983 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| 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 34.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Robert Waters Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.1).
- •Robert Waters Elementary School is the larger school with 983 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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Robert Waters Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 34.9 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 272. Robert Waters Elementary School: 983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 926th of 1,479 and Robert Waters Elementary School is 1262nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).