Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School vs Frank G Lindsey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
224 students
Frank G Lindsey Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
472 students
| Measure | Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School Buchanan, New York | Frank G Lindsey Elementary School Montrose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1445 of 2,536 | #623 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26009 of 50,301 | #9858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 224 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Buchanan | Montrose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank G Lindsey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 48.7).
- •Frank G Lindsey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Frank G Lindsey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Frank G Lindsey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 40.2%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.6).
- •Frank G Lindsey Elementary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 224.
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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School better than Frank G Lindsey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank G Lindsey Elementary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 48.7 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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Frank G Lindsey Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Montrose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: 224. Frank G Lindsey Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Frank G Lindsey Elementary School rank in New York?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School is 1445th of 2,536 and Frank G Lindsey Elementary School is 623rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).