Helen B Duffield Elementary School vs Hiawatha School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Helen B Duffield Elementary School Ronkonkoma, New York | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 2,536 | #1381 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6641 of 50,301 | #24897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 313 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| city | Ronkonkoma | Lake Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 50.4).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 38.8%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Hiawatha School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 313.
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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School better than Hiawatha School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 50.4 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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Hiawatha School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ronkonkoma and Lake Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School: 313. Hiawatha School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Hiawatha School rank in New York?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is 463rd of 2,536 and Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).