Elm Street School vs Paul A. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School
Laconia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Paul A. Smith School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
261 students
| Measure | Elm Street School Laconia, New Hampshire | Paul A. Smith School Franklin, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 254 | #244 of 254 |
| National rank | #23764 of 50,301 | #34265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 259 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Laconia | Franklin |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 36.6).
- •Elm Street School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Elm Street School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Elm Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 55.9%).
- •Paul A. Smith School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.3).
- •Paul A. Smith School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 259.
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 Elm Street School better than Paul A. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Street School ranks higher (52.0 vs 36.6 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 Elm Street School and Paul A. Smith School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Laconia and Franklin in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School: 259. Paul A. Smith School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School and Paul A. Smith School rank in New Hampshire?
Elm Street School is 212th of 254 and Paul A. Smith School is 244th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).