Hemlock School vs Locust School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemlock School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
184 students
Locust School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
151 students
| Measure | Hemlock School Garden City, New York | Locust School Garden City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #291 of 2,536 | #174 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3519 of 50,301 | #1584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 184 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 82.7).
- •Hemlock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 4%).
- •Locust School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Hemlock School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 151.
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 Hemlock School better than Locust School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust School ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.7 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 Hemlock School and Locust School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock School: 184. Locust School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock School and Locust School rank in New York?
Hemlock School is 291st of 2,536 and Locust School is 174th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).