Calvin U Smith Elementary School vs Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin U Smith Elementary School
Painted Post · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Calvin U Smith Elementary School Painted Post, New York | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 2,536 | #2109 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19634 of 50,301 | #39672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Painted Post | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 28.3).
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 69.8%).
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
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 Calvin U Smith Elementary School better than Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin U Smith Elementary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 28.3 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 Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Painted Post and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin U Smith Elementary School: 262. Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology rank in New York?
Calvin U Smith Elementary School is 1104th of 2,536 and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is 2109th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).