Dows Lane (K-3) School vs Main Street School School (4-5)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dows Lane (K-3) School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
493 students
Main Street School School (4-5)
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
277 students
| Measure | Dows Lane (K-3) School Irvington, New York | Main Street School School (4-5) Irvington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #138 of 2,536 | #307 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1059 of 50,301 | #3905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 493 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 82.0).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Main Street School School (4-5) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 9.1%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 277.
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 Dows Lane (K-3) School better than Main Street School School (4-5)?
On the Success Index (US), Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks higher (88.8 vs 82.0 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 Dows Lane (K-3) School and Main Street School School (4-5)?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dows Lane (K-3) School: 493. Main Street School School (4-5): 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dows Lane (K-3) School and Main Street School School (4-5) rank in New York?
Dows Lane (K-3) School is 138th of 2,536 and Main Street School School (4-5) is 307th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).