Kent Elementary School vs Matthew Paterson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades K–4
384 students
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students
| Measure | Kent Elementary School Carmel, New York | Matthew Paterson Elementary School Patterson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1116 of 2,536 | #676 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19931 of 50,301 | #10957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 384 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Carmel | Patterson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 57.5).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Kent Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 37.3%).
- •Kent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 384.
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 Kent Elementary School better than Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Paterson Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 57.5 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 Kent Elementary School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Patterson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Elementary School: 384. Matthew Paterson Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Elementary School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School rank in New York?
Kent Elementary School is 1116th of 2,536 and Matthew Paterson Elementary School is 676th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).