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Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 vs Christopher Columbus School No. 15

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 3.8/10. Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is significantly larger with 693 students, about 1.8× the size of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 (382). In math proficiency, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 leads at 21.0%.

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.

Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

Elizabeth, NJ

3.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th

382 students

Christopher Columbus School No. 15

Elizabeth, NJ

6.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th

693 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricBenjamin Franklin School No. 13Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Overall Rating3.8 / 106.6 / 10
Academic Score3.56.0
Growth Score4.47.4
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch86.1%86%
Environment Score2.85.5
State Rank#2,333 of 2,466#1,175 of 2,466
State Percentile5th52th

Test Scores

SubjectBenjamin Franklin School No. 13Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Math Proficiency17.0%21.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency29.0%41.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailBenjamin Franklin School No. 13Christopher Columbus School No. 15
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 8thKindergarten – 8th
Enrollment382693
Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:112.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86.1%86.0%
DistrictElizabeth Public SchoolsElizabeth Public Schools
CityElizabethElizabeth

Neighborhood

MetricElizabeth (07206)Elizabeth (07202)
Median Household Income$60,992$68,071
Median Home Value$339,200$358,000
Median Rent$1,543$1,508
College Educated (Bachelor's+)7.8%12.6%
Poverty Rate18.5%12.3%
Avg Commute26 min24 min
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