Brookside Elementary School vs Plaza Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Plaza Elementary School
Baldwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Baldwin, New York | Plaza Elementary School Baldwin, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,536 | #641 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6857 of 50,301 | #10207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 236 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Baldwin | Baldwin |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 71.6).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Plaza Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 43.6%).
- •Plaza Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Plaza Elementary School is the larger school with 429 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 Plaza Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 71.6 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 Plaza Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baldwin and Baldwin in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 236. Plaza Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Plaza Elementary School rank in New York?
Brookside Elementary School is 473rd of 2,536 and Plaza Elementary School is 641st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).