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Christopher Columbus School #8
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
147 Cedar Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 · (973) 340-5038 · Part of Garfield City School District
Students
366
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Christopher Columbus School #8
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 19.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Location
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147 Cedar Street, Garfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K14
Kindergarten51
Grade 156
Grade 262
Grade 373
Grade 454
Grade 556
Enrollment over time
306’20
294’21
315’22
392’23
366’24
Up 19.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 50%White 43%Black 5%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.