James S Evans Elementary School vs Oak Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S Evans Elementary School
Wappingers Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Oak Grove Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | James S Evans Elementary School Wappingers Falls, New York | Oak Grove Elementary School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 2,536 | #870 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26095 of 50,301 | #14863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 297 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Wappingers Falls | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 48.6).
- •Oak Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 45.1%).
- •James S Evans Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Oak Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 297.
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 James S Evans Elementary School better than Oak Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 48.6 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 James S Evans Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S Evans Elementary School: 297. Oak Grove Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S Evans Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School rank in New York?
James S Evans Elementary School is 1452nd of 2,536 and Oak Grove Elementary School is 870th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).