Brookside Elementary School vs South Norwalk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 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
South Norwalk Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | South Norwalk Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 596 | #413 of 596 |
| National rank | #27198 of 50,301 | #25776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Norwalk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 46.9).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 73.2%).
- •South Norwalk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 179.
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 South Norwalk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Norwalk Elementary School ranks higher (49.1 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 South Norwalk Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 408. South Norwalk Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and South Norwalk Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Brookside Elementary School is 428th of 596 and South Norwalk Elementary School is 413th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).