Cherry Lane School vs Drexel Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Lane School
Carle Place · Public elementary · Grades K–2
283 students
Drexel Avenue School
Westbury · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
513 students
| Measure | Cherry Lane School Carle Place, New York | Drexel Avenue School Westbury, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 2,536 | #1292 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3826 of 50,301 | #23310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 283 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Carle Place | Westbury |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 52.6).
- •Cherry Lane School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 67.6%).
- •Cherry Lane School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Drexel Avenue School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 283.
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 Cherry Lane School better than Drexel Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Lane School ranks higher (82.1 vs 52.6 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 Cherry Lane School and Drexel Avenue School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carle Place and Westbury in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Lane School: 283. Drexel Avenue School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Lane School and Drexel Avenue School rank in New York?
Cherry Lane School is 304th of 2,536 and Drexel Avenue School is 1292nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).