Brookside Elementary School vs Caroline G Atkinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Baldwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
Caroline G Atkinson School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
882 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Baldwin, New York | Caroline G Atkinson School Freeport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,536 | #506 of 785 |
| National rank | #6857 of 50,301 | #9636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 236 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| city | Baldwin | Freeport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 40.8).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 67.6%).
- •Caroline G Atkinson School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Caroline G Atkinson School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 236.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than Caroline G Atkinson School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 40.8 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 Brookside Elementary School and Caroline G Atkinson School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baldwin and Freeport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 236. Caroline G Atkinson School: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Caroline G Atkinson School rank in New York?
Brookside Elementary School is 473rd of 2,536 and Caroline G Atkinson School is 506th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).