Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Christopher Columbus School No. 15's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1796 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
92%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Columbus School No. 15's ranking?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is ranked #1796 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Christopher Columbus School No. 15 often compared to?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15is often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin School No. 13, Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
666 students attend Christopher Columbus School No. 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Christopher Columbus School No. 15 students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christopher Columbus School No. 15 offer ?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 part of?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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