Drexel Avenue School vs Rushmore Avenue 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.
Drexel Avenue School
Westbury · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
513 students
Rushmore Avenue School
Carle Place · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
407 students
| Measure | Drexel Avenue School Westbury, New York | Rushmore Avenue School Carle Place, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1292 of 2,536 | #278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23310 of 50,301 | #3242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 513 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Westbury | Carle Place |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rushmore Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 52.6).
- •Rushmore Avenue School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Rushmore Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Rushmore Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 67.6%).
- •Rushmore Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Drexel Avenue School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 407.
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 Drexel Avenue School better than Rushmore Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Rushmore Avenue School ranks higher (83.3 vs 52.6 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 Drexel Avenue School and Rushmore Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Westbury and Carle Place in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Avenue School: 513. Rushmore Avenue School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Avenue School and Rushmore Avenue School rank in New York?
Drexel Avenue School is 1292nd of 2,536 and Rushmore Avenue School is 278th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).