Covert Avenue School vs Polk Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covert Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
646 students
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
| Measure | Covert Avenue School Elmont, New York | Polk Street School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #714 of 2,536 | #438 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11588 of 50,301 | #6106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 646 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| city | Elmont | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 69.6).
- •Polk Street School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Polk Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 55.4%).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Covert Avenue School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 594.
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 Covert Avenue School better than Polk Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Polk Street School ranks higher (78.1 vs 69.6 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 Covert Avenue School and Polk Street School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covert Avenue School: 646. Polk Street School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covert Avenue School and Polk Street School rank in New York?
Covert Avenue School is 714th of 2,536 and Polk Street School is 438th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).