Side By Side Charter School vs South Norwalk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 213 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Side By Side Charter School
Norwalk · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
South Norwalk Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | Side By Side Charter School Norwalk, Connecticut | South Norwalk Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 596 | #413 of 596 |
| National rank | #24294 of 50,301 | #25776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Side By Side Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 49.1).
- •Side By Side Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 73.2%).
- •South Norwalk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.9).
- •Side By Side Charter School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 179.
- •Side By Side Charter School is a charter school while South Norwalk Elementary School is a public 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 Side By Side Charter School better than South Norwalk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Side By Side Charter School ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.1 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 Side By Side Charter School and South Norwalk Elementary School?
About 213 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Side By Side Charter School: 236. South Norwalk Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Side By Side Charter School and South Norwalk Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Side By Side Charter School is 402nd of 596 and South Norwalk Elementary School is 413th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).