Lackawanna High School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
West Elementary School
West Seneca · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
| Measure | Lackawanna High School Lackawanna, New York | West Elementary School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #527 of 1,079 | #569 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2389 of 16,910 | #8686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Lackawanna | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.8 vs 73.9).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 76.9%).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 670.
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 Lackawanna High School better than West Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lackawanna High School and West Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lackawanna High School: 670. West Elementary School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lackawanna High School and West Elementary School rank in New York?
Lackawanna High School is 527th of 1,079 and West Elementary School is 569th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).