Elsmere Elementary School vs Slingerlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsmere Elementary School
Delmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
Slingerlands Elementary School
Delmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Elsmere Elementary School Delmar, New York | Slingerlands Elementary School Delmar, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #119 of 2,536 | #266 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #934 of 50,301 | #3057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 236 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Delmar | Delmar |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsmere Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 83.7).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Slingerlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 15.7%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •Slingerlands Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 236.
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 Elsmere Elementary School better than Slingerlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsmere Elementary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 83.7 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 Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Delmar and Delmar in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsmere Elementary School: 236. Slingerlands Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School rank in New York?
Elsmere Elementary School is 119th of 2,536 and Slingerlands Elementary School is 266th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).