Heritage Heights Elementary School vs Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Heritage Heights Elementary School Amherst, New York | Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1470 of 2,536 | #592 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26550 of 50,301 | #9182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64.5% |
| city | Amherst | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 47.9).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Heritage Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Heritage Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
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 Heritage Heights Elementary School better than Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership ranks higher (73.1 vs 47.9 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 Heritage Heights Elementary School and Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Heights Elementary School: 452. Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Heights Elementary School and Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership rank in New York?
Heritage Heights Elementary School is 1470th of 2,536 and Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is 592nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).