Belmont Elementary School vs Forest Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Elementary School
North Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Forest Avenue School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Belmont Elementary School North Babylon, New York | Forest Avenue School West Babylon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 2,536 | #1189 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23742 of 50,301 | #21315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 375 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | North Babylon | West Babylon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 52.0).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 52.8%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.1).
- •Belmont Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 278.
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 Belmont Elementary School better than Forest Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue School ranks higher (55.5 vs 52.0 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 Belmont Elementary School and Forest Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Babylon and West Babylon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Elementary School: 375. Forest Avenue School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Elementary School and Forest Avenue School rank in New York?
Belmont Elementary School is 1326th of 2,536 and Forest Avenue School is 1189th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).