Barnum Woods School vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 594 m 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
Walnut Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | Barnum Woods School East Meadow, New York | Walnut Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,536 | #918 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #365 of 50,301 | #15638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 797 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 60% |
| city | East Meadow | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Woods School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 63.8).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 66.9%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Barnum Woods School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 505.
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 Walnut Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Woods School ranks higher (92.3 vs 63.8 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 Barnum Woods School and Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 594 m in a straight line, between East Meadow and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Woods School: 797. Walnut Street Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Woods School and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Barnum Woods School is 54th of 2,536 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 918th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).