Eleanor Van Gelder vs. George Washington School
Should you attend Eleanor Van Gelder or George Washington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Eleanor Van Gelder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades 3-6, Eleanor Van Gelder ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
George Washington School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-2
Total Students
356 students
320 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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49
Kindergarten Students
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88
Grade 1 Students
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84
Grade 2 Students
-
99
Grade 3 Students
82
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Grade 4 Students
112
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
90
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
38%
49%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
31%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
