School 19 vs School 5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 581 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 19
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
288 students
School 5
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students
| Measure | School 19 Paterson, New Jersey | School 5 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,479 | #1212 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20861 of 50,301 | #33058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 19 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 38.4).
- •School 19 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •School 19 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •School 19 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 74.8%).
- •School 19 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •School 5 is the larger school with 753 students compared with 288.
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 School 19 better than School 5?
On the Success Index (US), School 19 ranks higher (56.2 vs 38.4 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 School 19 and School 5?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 19: 288. School 5: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 19 and School 5 rank in New Jersey?
School 19 is 960th of 1,479 and School 5 is 1212th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).