Grimes School vs Rhame Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 34 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
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
East Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
330 students
| Measure | Grimes School Mount Vernon, New York | Rhame Avenue Elementary School East Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 2,536 | #1178 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34963 of 50,301 | #21048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Mount Vernon | East Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rhame Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 35.5).
- •Rhame Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Rhame Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Rhame Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 71.8%).
- •Grimes School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.8).
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 Rhame Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rhame Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 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 Rhame Avenue Elementary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and East Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes School: 330. Rhame Avenue Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes School and Rhame Avenue Elementary School rank in New York?
Grimes School is 1882nd of 2,536 and Rhame Avenue Elementary School is 1178th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).