Charlton Heights Elementary School vs Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Pines Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Charlton Heights Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York | Pines Elementary School Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #270 of 2,536 | #236 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3124 of 50,301 | #2578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Ballston Lake | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 83.5).
- •Charlton Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Charlton Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 15.7%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School better than Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pines Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 83.5 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School and Pines Elementary School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Ballston Lake and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlton Heights Elementary School: 498. Pines Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlton Heights Elementary School and Pines Elementary School rank in New York?
Charlton Heights Elementary School is 270th of 2,536 and Pines Elementary School is 236th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).