Ichabod Crane Elementary School vs Mary E Dardess Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Valatie · Public elementary · Grades K–3
475 students
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Ichabod Crane Elementary School Valatie, New York | Mary E Dardess Elementary School Chatham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 2,536 | #985 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4938 of 50,301 | #17077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Valatie | Chatham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 61.6).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 35.9%).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.8).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 365.
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 Ichabod Crane Elementary School better than Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ichabod Crane Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 61.6 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 Ichabod Crane Elementary School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Valatie and Chatham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School: 475. Mary E Dardess Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ichabod Crane Elementary School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School rank in New York?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School is 374th of 2,536 and Mary E Dardess Elementary School is 985th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).