Very Good
#821 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary School · Carteret Public School District · Carteret, NJ
A Carteret Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 CARTERET AVENUE, Carteret, NJ 07008
- Math 28% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus Elementary School 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carteret), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,712
Median home value
$370,100
Median rent
$2,012/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 2–12 | 0.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Port Reading Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carteret Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Elementary School is listed in Carteret Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carteret, NJ, part of Carteret Public School District, serving approximately 625 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Elementary School
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Elementary School rank in NJ?
Columbus Elementary School ranks #821 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Columbus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Columbus Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbus Elementary School a charter school?
No, Columbus Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Columbus Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (732) 541-8960
- Area population (ZIP 07008)
- 25,220
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 07008; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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