Anthony Alfano Elementary School vs Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
Central Islip · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
491 students
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
Central Islip · Public elementary · Grades K–6
997 students
| Measure | Anthony Alfano Elementary School Central Islip, New York | Charles A Mulligan Elementary School Central Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2187 of 2,536 | #2146 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40972 of 50,301 | #40443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 491 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| city | Central Islip | Central Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.1 vs 26.9).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Anthony Alfano Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 491.
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 Anthony Alfano Elementary School better than Charles A Mulligan Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anthony Alfano Elementary School and Charles A Mulligan Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Central Islip and Central Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School: 491. Charles A Mulligan Elementary School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony Alfano Elementary School and Charles A Mulligan Elementary School rank in New York?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is 2187th of 2,536 and Charles A Mulligan Elementary School is 2146th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).