Hunters Point Elementary School vs River School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Point Elementary School
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
River School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Hunters Point Elementary School Long Island City, New York | River School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #718 of 2,536 | #207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11655 of 50,301 | #2031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Long Island City | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 69.5).
- •River School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28%).
- •Hunters Point Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •River School (The) is the larger school with 499 students compared with 497.
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 Hunters Point Elementary School better than River School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), River School (The) ranks higher (86.0 vs 69.5 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 Hunters Point Elementary School and River School (The)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Point Elementary School: 497. River School (The): 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Point Elementary School and River School (The) rank in New York?
Hunters Point Elementary School is 718th of 2,536 and River School (The) is 207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).