Hiawatha School vs Nokomis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
Nokomis School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York | Nokomis School Holbrook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 2,536 | #1024 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24897 of 50,301 | #17810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Lake Ronkonkoma | Holbrook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nokomis School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 50.4).
- •Nokomis School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Nokomis School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Nokomis School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 38.8%).
- •Nokomis School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Hiawatha School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 496.
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 Hiawatha School better than Nokomis School?
On the Success Index (US), Nokomis School ranks higher (60.6 vs 50.4 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 Hiawatha School and Nokomis School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Ronkonkoma and Holbrook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha School: 541. Nokomis School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha School and Nokomis School rank in New York?
Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 and Nokomis School is 1024th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).