Indian Hollow School vs Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hollow School
Commack · Public elementary · Grades K–2
254 students
Pines Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Indian Hollow School Commack, New York | Pines Elementary School Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #543 of 2,536 | #236 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8198 of 50,301 | #2578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 254 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Commack | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 74.6).
- •Indian Hollow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 14.1%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Pines Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 254.
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 Indian Hollow School better than Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pines Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 74.6 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 Indian Hollow School and Pines Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Commack and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hollow School: 254. Pines Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hollow School and Pines Elementary School rank in New York?
Indian Hollow School is 543rd of 2,536 and Pines Elementary School is 236th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).