David Paterson School vs Groton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 308 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
Groton Elementary School
Groton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York | Groton Elementary School Groton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 2,536 | #1596 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37203 of 50,301 | #29063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Hempstead | Groton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Groton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 32.0).
- •Groton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •David Paterson School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Groton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Groton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
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 Groton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Groton Elementary School ranks higher (44.3 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 Groton Elementary School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Groton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Paterson School: 388. Groton Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Paterson School and Groton Elementary School rank in New York?
David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 and Groton Elementary School is 1596th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).