George Washington School vs Harry L Edson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
492 students
Harry L Edson School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
| Measure | George Washington School Kingston, New York | Harry L Edson School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1969 of 2,536 | #1506 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36851 of 50,301 | #27218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 492 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry L Edson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 32.6).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 45.1%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •George Washington School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 397.
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 George Washington School better than Harry L Edson School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry L Edson School ranks higher (46.9 vs 32.6 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 George Washington School and Harry L Edson School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 492. Harry L Edson School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and Harry L Edson School rank in New York?
George Washington School is 1969th of 2,536 and Harry L Edson School is 1506th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).