California Avenue Elementary School vs Jackson Main Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Avenue Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Jackson Main Elementary School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
436 students
| Measure | California Avenue Elementary School Uniondale, New York | Jackson Main Elementary School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1229 of 2,536 | #1953 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22125 of 50,301 | #36504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 730 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Uniondale | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 33.1).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 83.5%).
- •California Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.8).
- •California Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 436.
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 California Avenue Elementary School better than Jackson Main Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), California Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 33.1 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 California Avenue Elementary School and Jackson Main Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Uniondale and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Avenue Elementary School: 730. Jackson Main Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Avenue Elementary School and Jackson Main Elementary School rank in New York?
California Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 2,536 and Jackson Main Elementary School is 1953rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).