Chango Elementary School vs Orenda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chango Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Orenda Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Chango Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York | Orenda Elementary School Clifton Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 2,536 | #457 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1892 of 50,301 | #6443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 71% |
| city | Ballston Lake | Clifton Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chango Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 77.5).
- •Chango Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Chango Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Chango Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 20.1%).
- •Orenda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Orenda Elementary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 510.
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 Chango Elementary School better than Orenda Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chango Elementary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 77.5 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 Chango Elementary School and Orenda Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Ballston Lake and Clifton Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chango Elementary School: 510. Orenda Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chango Elementary School and Orenda Elementary School rank in New York?
Chango Elementary School is 199th of 2,536 and Orenda Elementary School is 457th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).