Andover Elementary School vs Horace W. Porter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andover Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
| Measure | Andover Elementary School Andover, Connecticut | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 596 | #233 of 596 |
| National rank | #2650 of 50,301 | #7594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 239 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| city | Andover | Columbia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 75.6).
- •Andover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Andover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Horace W. Porter School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 239.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andover Elementary School better than Horace W. Porter School?
On the Success Index (US), Andover Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 75.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andover Elementary School and Horace W. Porter School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Andover and Columbia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andover Elementary School: 239. Horace W. Porter School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andover Elementary School and Horace W. Porter School rank in Connecticut?
Andover Elementary School is 132nd of 596 and Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).