Fifth Avenue Elementary School vs Fort Salonga Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
East Northport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students
Fort Salonga Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
381 students
| Measure | Fifth Avenue Elementary School East Northport, New York | Fort Salonga Elementary School Northport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 2,536 | #72 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2942 of 50,301 | #516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 377 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | East Northport | Northport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 83.9).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Fifth Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 8.7%).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Fort Salonga Elementary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 377.
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 Fifth Avenue Elementary School better than Fort Salonga Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 83.9 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 Fifth Avenue Elementary School and Fort Salonga Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between East Northport and Northport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School: 377. Fort Salonga Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Avenue Elementary School and Fort Salonga Elementary School rank in New York?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School is 253rd of 2,536 and Fort Salonga Elementary School is 72nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).