Giffen Memorial Elementary School vs Kipp Albany Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 930 m 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
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
| Measure | Giffen Memorial Elementary School Albany, New York | Kipp Albany Community Charter School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2416 of 2,536 | #2491 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44890 of 50,301 | #46975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 387 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 16.3).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 88.1%).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 21.5).
- •Kipp Albany Community Charter School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 387.
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a public school while Kipp Albany Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kipp Albany Community Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Giffen Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 16.3 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 Kipp Albany Community Charter School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School: 387. Kipp Albany Community Charter School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School rank in New York?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 2416th of 2,536 and Kipp Albany Community Charter School is 2491st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).