Pleasant Valley School vs Robert J. O'Brien School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Robert J. O'Brien School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley School South Windsor, Connecticut | Robert J. O'Brien School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 596 | #537 of 596 |
| National rank | #2177 of 50,301 | #42790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 736 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 11% |
| city | South Windsor | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 23.3).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 11%).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 24%).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Robert J. O'Brien School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Pleasant Valley School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 344.
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 Pleasant Valley School better than Robert J. O'Brien School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley School ranks higher (85.6 vs 23.3 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 Pleasant Valley School and Robert J. O'Brien School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley School: 736. Robert J. O'Brien School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley School and Robert J. O'Brien School rank in Connecticut?
Pleasant Valley School is 117th of 596 and Robert J. O'Brien School is 537th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).