Laurel Plains Elementary School vs Strawtown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
New City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
Strawtown Elementary School
West Nyack · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Laurel Plains Elementary School New City, New York | Strawtown Elementary School West Nyack, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 2,536 | #160 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #311 of 50,301 | #1286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | New City | West Nyack |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 88.1).
- •Strawtown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Strawtown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 21.4%).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 314.
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 Laurel Plains Elementary School better than Strawtown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 88.1 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 Laurel Plains Elementary School and Strawtown Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New City and West Nyack in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Plains Elementary School: 369. Strawtown Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Plains Elementary School and Strawtown Elementary School rank in New York?
Laurel Plains Elementary School is 44th of 2,536 and Strawtown Elementary School is 160th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).