Forest Lake School vs Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Wantagh, New York | Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 2,536 | #1227 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #793 of 50,301 | #22097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | Wantagh | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 54.4).
- •Forest Lake School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Forest Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 90%).
- •Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.0).
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 Lake School better than Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake School ranks higher (89.9 vs 54.4 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 Lake School and Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Wantagh and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake School: 390. Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake School and Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary rank in New York?
Forest Lake School is 109th of 2,536 and Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary is 1227th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).