Chippewa Elementary School vs Hiawatha School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Elementary School
Holtsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Chippewa Elementary School Holtsville, New York | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 2,536 | #1381 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28140 of 50,301 | #24897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 543 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Holtsville | Lake Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 45.6).
- •Hiawatha School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hiawatha School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Chippewa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 38.8%).
- •Chippewa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Chippewa Elementary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 541.
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 Chippewa Elementary School better than Hiawatha School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha School ranks higher (50.4 vs 45.6 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 Chippewa Elementary School and Hiawatha School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Holtsville and Lake Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Elementary School: 543. Hiawatha School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Elementary School and Hiawatha School rank in New York?
Chippewa Elementary School is 1556th of 2,536 and Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).