Discovery School vs Lorraine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 892 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Lorraine Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Lorraine Elementary School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | #1964 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | #36749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 541 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 32.8).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 86.2%).
- •Lorraine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Lorraine Elementary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 541.
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 School better than Lorraine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.8 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 School and Lorraine Elementary School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Lorraine Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Lorraine Elementary School rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Lorraine Elementary School is 1964th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).