Dogwood Elementary School vs Saint James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Saint James Elementary School
Saint James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Saint James Elementary School Saint James, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #505 of 2,536 | #467 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7439 of 50,301 | #6778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Smithtown | Saint James |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 75.8).
- •Saint James Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Dogwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 22.3%).
- •Saint James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Saint James Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 350.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dogwood Elementary School better than Saint James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Saint James Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.8 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 Dogwood Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Saint James in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary School: 350. Saint James Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School rank in New York?
Dogwood Elementary School is 505th of 2,536 and Saint James Elementary School is 467th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).