La Fayette School vs Meadow Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
309 students
Meadow Drive School
Albertson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
309 students
| Measure | La Fayette School Waterloo, New York | Meadow Drive School Albertson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1745 of 2,536 | #534 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32495 of 50,301 | #8087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 309 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Waterloo | Albertson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 39.2).
- •Meadow Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 59.5%).
- •La Fayette School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.7).
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 La Fayette School better than Meadow Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Drive School ranks higher (74.8 vs 39.2 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 La Fayette School and Meadow Drive School?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Albertson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette School: 309. Meadow Drive School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette School and Meadow Drive School rank in New York?
La Fayette School is 1745th of 2,536 and Meadow Drive School is 534th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).