Howe Elementary School vs Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Jessie T Zoller Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2022 of 2,536 | #1454 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37878 of 50,301 | #26164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie T Zoller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 31.0).
- •Jessie T Zoller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Jessie T Zoller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Jessie T Zoller Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 79%).
- •Howe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 390.
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 Howe Elementary School better than Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie T Zoller Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 31.0 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 Howe Elementary School and Jessie T Zoller Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary School: 390. Jessie T Zoller Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary School and Jessie T Zoller Elementary School rank in New York?
Howe Elementary School is 2022nd of 2,536 and Jessie T Zoller Elementary School is 1454th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).