Forest Park Elementary School vs Shaker Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
311 students
Shaker Road Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary School Albany, New York | Shaker Road Elementary School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1181 of 2,536 | #1151 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21083 of 50,301 | #20622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 311 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.8 vs 56.5).
- •Shaker Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Shaker Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Shaker Road Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 311.
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 Park Elementary School better than Shaker Road Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Park Elementary School and Shaker Road Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary School: 311. Shaker Road Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary School and Shaker Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Forest Park Elementary School is 1181st of 2,536 and Shaker Road Elementary School is 1151st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).