Clara H Carlson School vs Gotham Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
Gotham Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
| Measure | Clara H Carlson School Elmont, New York | Gotham Avenue School Elmont, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #815 of 2,536 | #1062 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13561 of 50,301 | #18646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 764 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 49% |
| city | Elmont | Elmont |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clara H Carlson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 59.3).
- •Clara H Carlson School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Clara H Carlson School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Gotham Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 59.6%).
- •Gotham Avenue School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.8).
- •Clara H Carlson School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 515.
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 Gotham Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Clara H Carlson School ranks higher (66.8 vs 59.3 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 Gotham Avenue School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Elmont in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara H Carlson School: 764. Gotham Avenue School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara H Carlson School and Gotham Avenue School rank in New York?
Clara H Carlson School is 815th of 2,536 and Gotham Avenue School is 1062nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).