Guggenheim Elementary School vs South Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guggenheim Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
South Salem Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Guggenheim Elementary School Port Washington, New York | South Salem Elementary School Port Washington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #190 of 2,536 | #205 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1783 of 50,301 | #1996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Port Washington | Port Washington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.6 vs 86.1).
- •Guggenheim Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 4.7%).
- •Guggenheim Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Guggenheim Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 435.
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 Guggenheim Elementary School better than South Salem Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Guggenheim Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Port Washington and Port Washington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guggenheim Elementary School: 473. South Salem Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guggenheim Elementary School and South Salem Elementary School rank in New York?
Guggenheim Elementary School is 190th 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).