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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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 341 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 12:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
George Washington School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-2
Total Students
341 students
318 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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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24
Kindergarten Students
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90
Grade 1 Students
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108
Grade 2 Students
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81
Grade 3 Students
103
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Grade 4 Students
74
-
Grade 5 Students
91
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Grade 6 Students
67
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Ungraded Students
6
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
38%
51%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
27%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
