Castleton Elementary School vs Howard L Goff School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleton Elementary School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
443 students
Howard L Goff School
East Greenbush · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Castleton Elementary School Castleton, New York | Howard L Goff School East Greenbush, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #837 of 2,536 | #126 of 785 |
| National rank | #14157 of 50,301 | #1529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Castleton | East Greenbush |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard L Goff School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 65.9).
- •Castleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Castleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 28.1%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Howard L Goff School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 443.
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 Castleton Elementary School better than Howard L Goff School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard L Goff School ranks higher (79.7 vs 65.9 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 Castleton Elementary School and Howard L Goff School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Castleton and East Greenbush in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castleton Elementary School: 443. Howard L Goff School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castleton Elementary School and Howard L Goff School rank in New York?
Castleton Elementary School is 837th of 2,536 and Howard L Goff School is 126th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).