Harding Avenue School vs West Gates Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
West Gates Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Harding Avenue School Lindenhurst, New York | West Gates Avenue School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 2,536 | #1179 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8982 of 50,301 | #21061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Lindenhurst | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 55.9).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 40.3%).
- •Harding Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •West Gates Avenue School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 278.
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 Harding Avenue School better than West Gates Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Avenue School ranks higher (73.4 vs 55.9 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 Harding Avenue School and West Gates Avenue School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Avenue School: 278. West Gates Avenue School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Avenue School and West Gates Avenue School rank in New York?
Harding Avenue School is 586th of 2,536 and West Gates Avenue School is 1179th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).