Glendale Elementary School vs Willow Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Glendale Elementary School Tonawanda, New York | Willow Ridge Elementary School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 2,536 | #936 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18395 of 50,301 | #15956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Tonawanda | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 59.7).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Willow Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Glendale Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 427.
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 Glendale Elementary School better than Willow Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.7 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 Glendale Elementary School and Willow Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tonawanda and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale Elementary School: 443. Willow Ridge Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale Elementary School and Willow Ridge Elementary School rank in New York?
Glendale Elementary School is 1052nd of 2,536 and Willow Ridge Elementary School is 936th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).