Hempstead Elementary School vs Lime Kiln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 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
Lime Kiln Elementary School
Suffern · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
584 students
| Measure | Hempstead Elementary School Spring Valley, New York | Lime Kiln Elementary School Suffern, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 2,536 | #2481 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38687 of 50,301 | #46439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 459 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Spring Valley | Suffern |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 17.3).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.8).
- •Lime Kiln Elementary School is the larger school with 584 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 Lime Kiln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead Elementary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 17.3 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 Lime Kiln Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Suffern in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead Elementary School: 459. Lime Kiln Elementary School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead Elementary School and Lime Kiln Elementary School rank in New York?
Hempstead Elementary School is 2057th of 2,536 and Lime Kiln Elementary School is 2481st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).