Giffen Memorial Elementary School vs Howard L Goff School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Howard L Goff School
East Greenbush · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Giffen Memorial Elementary School Albany, New York | Howard L Goff School East Greenbush, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2416 of 2,536 | #126 of 785 |
| National rank | #44890 of 50,301 | #1529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 62% |
| city | Albany | East Greenbush |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard L Goff School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 19.9).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 13%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 13%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 82.2%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Howard L Goff School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 387.
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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School better than Howard L Goff School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard L Goff School ranks higher (79.7 vs 19.9 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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Howard L Goff School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and East Greenbush in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School: 387. Howard L Goff School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Howard L Goff School rank in New York?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 2416th of 2,536 and Howard L Goff School is 126th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).