Glenwood Landing Elementary School vs South Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
Glen Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
South Salem Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Glenwood Landing Elementary School Glen Head, New York | South Salem Elementary School Port Washington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 2,536 | #205 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #118 of 50,301 | #1996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | Glen Head | Port Washington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Landing Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 86.1).
- •Glenwood Landing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Glenwood Landing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 9.3%).
- •Glenwood Landing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •South Salem Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 386.
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 Glenwood Landing Elementary School better than South Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Landing Elementary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 86.1 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 Glenwood Landing Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Glen Head and Port Washington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Landing Elementary School: 386. South Salem Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Landing Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School rank in New York?
Glenwood Landing Elementary School is 23rd of 2,536 and South Salem Elementary School is 205th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).