Birchwood Elementary School vs Queens Explorers Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Queens Explorers Elementary School Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,536 | #1127 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1963 of 50,301 | #20155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Schenectady | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 57.2).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Queens Explorers Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 57.2 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Queens Explorers Elementary School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 376. Queens Explorers Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Queens Explorers Elementary School rank in New York?
Birchwood Elementary School is 203rd of 2,536 and Queens Explorers Elementary School is 1127th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).