East Elementary School vs Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
Island Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
451 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Long Beach, New York | Francis X Hegarty Elementary School Island Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #561 of 2,536 | #632 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8572 of 50,301 | #10055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 271 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Long Beach | Island Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 71.8).
- •Francis X Hegarty Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •East Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 33.9%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 271.
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 East Elementary School better than Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 71.8 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 East Elementary School and Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Island Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 271. Francis X Hegarty Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Francis X Hegarty Elementary School rank in New York?
East Elementary School is 561st of 2,536 and Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is 632nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).