Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 vs Vincent Capuana School No. 15
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 107 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
147 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey | Vincent Capuana School No. 15 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1437 of 1,479 | #1302 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44429 of 50,301 | #37988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 423 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vincent Capuana School No. 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 20.7).
- •Vincent Capuana School No. 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is the larger school with 423 students compared with 147.
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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 better than Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
On the Success Index (US), Vincent Capuana School No. 15 ranks higher (30.9 vs 20.7 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
About 107 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Vincent Capuana School No. 15: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and Vincent Capuana School No. 15 rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 and Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is 1302nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).