David Paterson School vs George Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Paterson School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
George Washington School
West Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 4–6
340 students
| Measure | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York | George Washington School West Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 2,536 | #413 of 785 |
| National rank | #37203 of 50,301 | #7766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 388 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | Hempstead | West Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 32.0).
- •David Paterson School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 86.6%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •David Paterson School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 340.
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 David Paterson School better than George Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington School ranks higher (49.4 vs 32.0 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 David Paterson School and George Washington School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and West Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Paterson School: 388. George Washington School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Paterson School and George Washington School rank in New York?
David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 and George Washington School is 413th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).