Dogwood Elementary School vs Tackan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 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
Tackan Elementary School
Nesconset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary School Smithtown, New York | Tackan Elementary School Nesconset, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #505 of 2,536 | #326 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7439 of 50,301 | #4179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Smithtown | Nesconset |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tackan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 75.8).
- •Tackan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Tackan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dogwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 19.4%).
- •Dogwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Tackan Elementary School is the larger school with 470 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dogwood Elementary School better than Tackan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tackan Elementary School ranks higher (81.5 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 Tackan Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Smithtown and Nesconset in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary School: 350. Tackan Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary School and Tackan Elementary School rank in New York?
Dogwood Elementary School is 505th of 2,536 and Tackan Elementary School is 326th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).