Fishkill Plains Elementary School vs Vassar Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Wappingers Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students
Vassar Road Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
294 students
| Measure | Fishkill Plains Elementary School Wappingers Falls, New York | Vassar Road Elementary School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1009 of 2,536 | #766 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17500 of 50,301 | #12629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 602 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Wappingers Falls | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vassar Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 61.0).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 27.2%).
- •Vassar Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 294.
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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School better than Vassar Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vassar Road Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 61.0 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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Vassar Road Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School: 602. Vassar Road Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Vassar Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 1009th of 2,536 and Vassar Road Elementary School is 766th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).