Edgewater School District

The Edgewater School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: Eleanor Van Gelder and George Washington School. Based on the available data, Eleanor Van Gelder stands out as the high-performing school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic assessments.

Eleanor Van Gelder has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 27% of New Jersey elementary schools, and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing school. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 73.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 73.9% and the state average of 53.2%. In contrast, the data for George Washington School is more limited, but the available information suggests it is also a solid performing school within the district.

While both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, there are notable differences in their student populations. Eleanor Van Gelder has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price meals, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic background. Additionally, the per-student spending at Eleanor Van Gelder is slightly higher than at George Washington School, which may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with George Washington School having smaller class sizes.