Clara H Carlson School vs Covert Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara H Carlson School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
764 students
Covert Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
646 students
| Measure | Clara H Carlson School Elmont, New York | Covert Avenue School Elmont, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #815 of 2,536 | #714 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13561 of 50,301 | #11588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 764 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | Elmont | Elmont |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covert Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 66.8).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 59.6%).
- •Clara H Carlson School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •Clara H Carlson School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 646.
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 Clara H Carlson School better than Covert Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Covert Avenue School ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.8 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 Clara H Carlson School and Covert Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Elmont in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara H Carlson School: 764. Covert Avenue School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara H Carlson School and Covert Avenue School rank in New York?
Clara H Carlson School is 815th of 2,536 and Covert Avenue School is 714th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).