Grimes School vs Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
330 students
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
355 students
| Measure | Grimes School Mount Vernon, New York | Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 2,536 | #1154 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34963 of 50,301 | #20692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 330 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 35.5).
- •Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Grimes School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 330.
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 Grimes School better than Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks higher (56.4 vs 35.5 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 Grimes School and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes School: 330. Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes School and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School rank in New York?
Grimes School is 1882nd of 2,536 and Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is 1154th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).