Discovery Charter School vs Holmes Road Elementary 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.
Discovery Charter School
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
Holmes Road Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–2
330 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Rochester, New York | Holmes Road Elementary School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1394 of 2,536 | #699 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25081 of 50,301 | #11382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 300 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 50.1).
- •Holmes Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Holmes Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.7).
- •Holmes Road Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 300.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Holmes Road Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Charter School better than Holmes Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Road Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 50.1 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 Discovery Charter School and Holmes Road Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 300. Holmes Road Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Holmes Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Discovery Charter School is 1394th of 2,536 and Holmes Road Elementary School is 699th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).