Gantner Avenue School vs Christopher Columbus School #8
Gantner Avenue School has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.3/10. In math proficiency, Gantner Avenue School leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gantner Avenue School
Elmwood Park, NJ
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
345 students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield, NJ
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
392 students
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| Metric | Gantner Avenue School | Christopher Columbus School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.2% | 52% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 9.0 |
| State Rank | #467 of 2,466 | #751 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 81th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gantner Avenue School | Christopher Columbus School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Gantner Avenue School | Christopher Columbus School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 345 | 392 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.2% | 52.0% |
| District | Elmwood Park School District | Garfield Public School District |
| City | Elmwood Park | Garfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Elmwood Park (07407) | Garfield (07026) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,852 | $75,701 |
| Median Home Value | $456,000 | $454,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,025 | $1,612 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.7% | 24.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 28 min |