Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation vs Elm City Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
489 students
Elm City Montessori School
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
312 students
| Measure | Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation New Haven, Connecticut | Elm City Montessori School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 596 | #488 of 596 |
| National rank | #33207 of 50,301 | #35570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 489 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 34.5).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34.5%).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 63.2%).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is the larger school with 489 students compared with 312.
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is a public school while Elm City Montessori School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation better than Elm City Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation ranks higher (38.1 vs 34.5 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 Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation and Elm City Montessori School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation: 489. Elm City Montessori School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation and Elm City Montessori School rank in Connecticut?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is 479th of 596 and Elm City Montessori School is 488th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).