Elm City Montessori School vs Side By Side Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm City Montessori School
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
312 students
Side By Side Charter School
Norwalk · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
| Measure | Elm City Montessori School New Haven, Connecticut | Side By Side Charter School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 596 | #402 of 596 |
| National rank | #35570 of 50,301 | #24294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 312 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | New Haven | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Side By Side Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 34.5).
- •Side By Side Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Side By Side Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 60.6%).
- •Elm City Montessori School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Elm City Montessori School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 236.
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 Elm City Montessori School better than Side By Side Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Side By Side Charter School ranks higher (51.3 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 Elm City Montessori School and Side By Side Charter School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm City Montessori School: 312. Side By Side Charter School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm City Montessori School and Side By Side Charter School rank in Connecticut?
Elm City Montessori School is 488th of 596 and Side By Side Charter School is 402nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).