George Washington School vs. Eleanor Van Gelder
Should you attend George Washington School or Eleanor Van Gelder? 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
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Eleanor Van Gelder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-2
3-6
Total Students
320 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#727 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
48%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
59%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
25-29%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
-
Kindergarten Students
88
-
Grade 1 Students
84
-
Grade 2 Students
99
-
Grade 3 Students
-
82
Grade 4 Students
-
112
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
-
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
49%
38%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
27%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
