Christopher Columbus School #8
Regular School · GARFIELD, NJ
Christopher Columbus School #8 is a regular school school in GARFIELD, New Jersey, serving grades PK–05 with 366 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 183 | 50% |
| White | 159 | 43% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 366 | 188M / 178F |
English Language Learners: 29 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15-19% | 25.6% | 140 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 46.8% | 140 |
| Science Proficiency | <=10% | — | 48 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 366 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Abraham Lincoln School #6 Elementary
- James Madison School #10 Elementary
- Roosevelt School #7 Elementary
- Thomas Jefferson School #9 Elementary
- Washington Irving School #4 Elementary
- Garfield High School High
- Garfield Middle School Middle
- Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Prekindergarten
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07026) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340576000468
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD