Hemlock School vs Rushmore Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.0 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
Rushmore Avenue School
Carle Place · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
407 students
| Measure | Hemlock School Garden City, New York | Rushmore Avenue School Carle Place, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 2,536 | #278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3519 of 50,301 | #3242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 184 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Garden City | Carle Place |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.7 vs 83.3).
- •Hemlock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 23.8%).
- •Rushmore Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Rushmore Avenue School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 184.
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 Rushmore Avenue 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 Hemlock School and Rushmore Avenue School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Carle Place in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock School: 184. Rushmore Avenue School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock School and Rushmore Avenue School rank in New York?
Hemlock School is 291st of 2,536 and Rushmore Avenue School is 278th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).