Chester Elementary School vs S S Seward Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
S S Seward Institute
Florida · Public high · Grades 6–12
391 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Chester, New York | S S Seward Institute Florida, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1479 of 2,536 | #415 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #26651 of 50,301 | #1586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 393 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Chester | Florida |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S S Seward Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 47.7).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 40.5%).
- •S S Seward Institute does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.3).
- •Chester Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 391.
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 Chester Elementary School better than S S Seward Institute?
On the Success Index (US), S S Seward Institute ranks higher (78.0 vs 47.7 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 Chester Elementary School and S S Seward Institute?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Florida in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 393. S S Seward Institute: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and S S Seward Institute rank in New York?
Chester Elementary School is 1479th of 2,536 and S S Seward Institute is 415th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).