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
Student Attention
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 384 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
George Washington School serves 333 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 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-2
Total Students
384 students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
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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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44
Kindergarten Students
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116
Grade 1 Students
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92
Grade 2 Students
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81
Grade 3 Students
101
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Grade 4 Students
95
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Grade 5 Students
112
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Grade 6 Students
76
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
46%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
28%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%