Irving School vs Prendergast School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Prendergast School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | Irving School Derby, Connecticut | Prendergast School Ansonia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 596 | #486 of 596 |
| National rank | #29463 of 50,301 | #35160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Derby | Ansonia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 35.2).
- •Prendergast School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Prendergast School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 64.9%).
- •Irving School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.3).
- •Prendergast School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 322.
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 Irving School better than Prendergast School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving School ranks higher (43.7 vs 35.2 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 Irving School and Prendergast School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ansonia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving School: 322. Prendergast School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving School and Prendergast School rank in Connecticut?
Irving School is 452nd of 596 and Prendergast School is 486th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).