Barnum Woods School vs McVey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Woods School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
McVey Elementary School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
| Measure | Barnum Woods School East Meadow, New York | McVey Elementary School East Meadow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,536 | #43 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #365 of 50,301 | #303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 95% |
| city | East Meadow | East Meadow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.3 vs 92.9).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 30.5%).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •McVey Elementary School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 797.
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 Barnum Woods School better than McVey 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 Barnum Woods School and McVey Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Meadow and East Meadow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Woods School: 797. McVey Elementary School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Woods School and McVey Elementary School rank in New York?
Barnum Woods School is 54th of 2,536 and McVey Elementary School is 43rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).