Governor William Pitkin School vs Joseph O. Goodwin 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.
Governor William Pitkin School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Joseph O. Goodwin School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Governor William Pitkin School East Hartford, Connecticut | Joseph O. Goodwin School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 596 | #446 of 596 |
| National rank | #20829 of 50,301 | #28619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Governor William Pitkin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 45.0).
- •Governor William Pitkin School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Governor William Pitkin School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Governor William Pitkin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 63.5%).
- •Joseph O. Goodwin School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Governor William Pitkin School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 334.
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 Governor William Pitkin School better than Joseph O. Goodwin School?
On the Success Index (US), Governor William Pitkin School ranks higher (56.2 vs 45.0 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 Governor William Pitkin School and Joseph O. Goodwin School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor William Pitkin School: 345. Joseph O. Goodwin School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor William Pitkin School and Joseph O. Goodwin School rank in Connecticut?
Governor William Pitkin School is 369th of 596 and Joseph O. Goodwin School is 446th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).