Central Valley Elementary School vs Smith Clove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley Elementary School
Central Valley · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
375 students
Smith Clove Elementary School
Central Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
467 students
| Measure | Central Valley Elementary School Central Valley, New York | Smith Clove Elementary School Central Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #852 of 2,536 | #674 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14514 of 50,301 | #10908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 375 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Central Valley | Central Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Clove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 65.4).
- •Central Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 48.4%).
- •Smith Clove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Smith Clove Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 375.
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 Central Valley Elementary School better than Smith Clove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Clove Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 65.4 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 Central Valley Elementary School and Smith Clove Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Central Valley and Central Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley Elementary School: 375. Smith Clove Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley Elementary School and Smith Clove Elementary School rank in New York?
Central Valley Elementary School is 852nd of 2,536 and Smith Clove Elementary School is 674th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).