Buttonball Lane School vs Gideon Welles School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonball Lane School
Glastonbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Gideon Welles School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
551 students
| Measure | Buttonball Lane School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 596 | #20 of 178 |
| National rank | #1350 of 50,301 | #238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 461 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| city | Glastonbury | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gideon Welles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 87.8).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 15.4%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Gideon Welles School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 461.
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 Buttonball Lane School better than Gideon Welles School?
On the Success Index (US), Gideon Welles School ranks higher (90.8 vs 87.8 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 Buttonball Lane School and Gideon Welles School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buttonball Lane School: 461. Gideon Welles School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buttonball Lane School and Gideon Welles School rank in Connecticut?
Buttonball Lane School is 102nd of 596 and Gideon Welles School is 20th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).