Lawrence Avenue Elementary School vs Putnam Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 380 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Potsdam · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
Putnam Valley Elementary School
Putnam Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
526 students
| Measure | Lawrence Avenue Elementary School Potsdam, New York | Putnam Valley Elementary School Putnam Valley, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #784 of 2,536 | #282 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12948 of 50,301 | #3294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 526 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 85% |
| city | Potsdam | Putnam Valley |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 67.7).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 57%).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Putnam Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 28.1%).
- •Lawrence Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
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 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School better than Putnam Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 67.7 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 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and Putnam Valley Elementary School?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Potsdam and Putnam Valley in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School: 526. Putnam Valley Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and Putnam Valley Elementary School rank in New York?
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School is 784th of 2,536 and Putnam Valley Elementary School is 282nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).