Big Cross Street School vs Forestville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 460 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Cross Street School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Forestville Elementary School
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
211 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | Forestville Elementary School Forestville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #575 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #8780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Glens Falls | Forestville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 45.4).
- •Forestville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Forestville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Forestville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Forestville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.6).
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 Big Cross Street School better than Forestville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forestville Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 45.4 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 Big Cross Street School and Forestville Elementary School?
About 460 km in a straight line, between Glens Falls and Forestville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Cross Street School: 211. Forestville Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and Forestville Elementary School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and Forestville Elementary School is 575th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).