Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
767 students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
767 students
| Measure | Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1266 of 1,479 | #1187 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35458 of 50,301 | #31839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 767 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 30% |
| city | Elizabeth | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 34.7).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 84%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 better than Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 34.7 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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5: 767. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is 1266th of 1,479 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 1187th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).