Lake Placid Elementary School vs Ps 129 John H Finley
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 384 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Lake Placid · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
Ps 129 John H Finley
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Elementary School Lake Placid, New York | Ps 129 John H Finley New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 2,536 | #2228 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22709 of 50,301 | #41471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 228 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Lake Placid | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 25.4).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 97.4%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.5).
- •Ps 129 John H Finley is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
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 Lake Placid Elementary School better than Ps 129 John H Finley?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid Elementary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 25.4 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 Lake Placid Elementary School and Ps 129 John H Finley?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Elementary School: 228. Ps 129 John H Finley: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Elementary School and Ps 129 John H Finley rank in New York?
Lake Placid Elementary School is 1256th of 2,536 and Ps 129 John H Finley is 2228th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).