Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary vs Maurice A Donahue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Maurice A Donahue Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts | Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,009 | #993 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #40466 of 50,301 | #46234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 8% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 17.7).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Maurice A Donahue Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 317.
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 Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary better than Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 17.7 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 Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary and Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary: 317. Maurice A Donahue Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary and Maurice A Donahue Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is 934th of 1,009 and Maurice A Donahue Elementary is 993rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).