Brookside Elementary School vs Rowayton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Rowayton School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | Rowayton School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 596 | #213 of 596 |
| National rank | #27198 of 50,301 | #5872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowayton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 46.9).
- •Rowayton School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Rowayton School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Rowayton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 60.8%).
- •Rowayton School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 402.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than Rowayton School?
On the Success Index (US), Rowayton School ranks higher (78.5 vs 46.9 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 Brookside Elementary School and Rowayton School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 408. Rowayton School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Rowayton School rank in Connecticut?
Brookside Elementary School is 428th of 596 and Rowayton School is 213th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).