Francis L Stevens Elementary School vs Ps 71 Forest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Ps 71 Forest
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Francis L Stevens Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York | Ps 71 Forest Ridgewood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 2,536 | #1605 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1781 of 50,301 | #29284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| city | Ballston Lake | Ridgewood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 44.0).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 80.1%).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
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 Francis L Stevens Elementary School better than Ps 71 Forest?
On the Success Index (US), Francis L Stevens Elementary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 44.0 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 Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Ps 71 Forest?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Ballston Lake and Ridgewood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis L Stevens Elementary School: 468. Ps 71 Forest: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Ps 71 Forest rank in New York?
Francis L Stevens Elementary School is 189th of 2,536 and Ps 71 Forest is 1605th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).