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#1122 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 THIRD AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Math 23% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christopher Columbus School No. 15 score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Christopher Columbus School No. 15 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,071
Median home value
$358,000
Median rent
$1,508/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
26.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Sotomayor School No 25Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| George Washington Academy School No. 1Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Jerome Dunn Academy No 9Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 866 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #14 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christopher Columbus School No. 15
What grades does Christopher Columbus School No. 15 serve?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christopher Columbus School No. 15 rank in NJ?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks #1,122 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Christopher Columbus School No. 15's MySchoolScout rating?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a charter school?
No, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a Title I school?
No, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
86.0% of students at Christopher Columbus School No. 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (908) 436-5730
- Area population (ZIP 07202)
- 44,638
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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