Grand Avenue Elementary School vs Joseph McNeil School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
North Baldwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Joseph McNeil School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
359 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Elementary School North Baldwin, New York | Joseph McNeil School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 2,536 | #2346 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13362 of 50,301 | #43788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 306 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 21% |
| city | North Baldwin | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 21.7).
- •Grand Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Grand Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Grand Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Grand Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.0).
- •Joseph McNeil School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 306.
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 Grand Avenue Elementary School better than Joseph McNeil School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 21.7 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 Grand Avenue Elementary School and Joseph McNeil School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Baldwin and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Avenue Elementary School: 306. Joseph McNeil School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Avenue Elementary School and Joseph McNeil School rank in New York?
Grand Avenue Elementary School is 804th of 2,536 and Joseph McNeil School is 2346th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).