Forest Elementary School vs Smallwood Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary School
Williamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
515 students
Smallwood Drive School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary School Williamsville, New York | Smallwood Drive School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #393 of 2,536 | #361 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5302 of 50,301 | #4680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 515 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Williamsville | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smallwood Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.4).
- •Smallwood Drive School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Smallwood Drive School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Smallwood Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 23.3%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.9).
- •Smallwood Drive School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 515.
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 Forest Elementary School better than Smallwood Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Smallwood Drive School ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.4 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 Forest Elementary School and Smallwood Drive School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Williamsville and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary School: 515. Smallwood Drive School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary School and Smallwood Drive School rank in New York?
Forest Elementary School is 393rd of 2,536 and Smallwood Drive School is 361st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).