Hempstead Elementary School vs Kakiat Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead Elementary School
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
459 students
Kakiat Elementary School
Spring Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
822 students
| Measure | Hempstead Elementary School Spring Valley, New York | Kakiat Elementary School Spring Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 2,536 | #597 of 785 |
| National rank | #38687 of 50,301 | #11423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 459 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kakiat Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 29.8).
- •Kakiat Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Kakiat Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 92.6%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Kakiat Elementary School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 459.
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 Hempstead Elementary School better than Kakiat Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kakiat Elementary School ranks higher (32.4 vs 29.8 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 Hempstead Elementary School and Kakiat Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead Elementary School: 459. Kakiat Elementary School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead Elementary School and Kakiat Elementary School rank in New York?
Hempstead Elementary School is 2057th of 2,536 and Kakiat Elementary School is 597th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).