Dryden Street School vs Powells Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Street School
Westbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
415 students
Powells Lane School
Westbury · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
476 students
| Measure | Dryden Street School Westbury, New York | Powells Lane School Westbury, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1380 of 2,536 | #1487 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24886 of 50,301 | #26844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 415 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Westbury | Westbury |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 47.5).
- •Dryden Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 61.3%).
- •Powells Lane School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 23.1).
- •Powells Lane School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 415.
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 Dryden Street School better than Powells Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Street School ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.5 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 Dryden Street School and Powells Lane School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westbury and Westbury in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Street School: 415. Powells Lane School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Street School and Powells Lane School rank in New York?
Dryden Street School is 1380th of 2,536 and Powells Lane School is 1487th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).