Giffen Memorial Elementary School vs Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Giffen Memorial Elementary School Albany, New York | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2416 of 2,536 | #2109 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44890 of 50,301 | #39672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 19.9).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 82.2%).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 262.
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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology ranks higher (28.3 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 Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School: 387. Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology rank in New York?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 2416th of 2,536 and Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology is 2109th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).