Ichabod Crane Elementary School vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 192 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
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Ichabod Crane Elementary School Valatie, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #374 of 2,536 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4938 of 50,301 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Valatie | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 72.1).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Ichabod Crane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 66.8%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is the larger school with 476 students compared with 475.
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 Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), Ichabod Crane Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 72.1 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 Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Valatie and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School: 475. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ichabod Crane Elementary School and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Ichabod Crane Elementary School is 374th of 2,536 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).