Locust School vs Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
151 students
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
| Measure | Locust School Garden City, New York | Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 2,536 | #1914 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1584 of 50,301 | #35664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 151 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Garden City | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 34.4).
- •Locust School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 76.4%).
- •Locust School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is the larger school with 631 students compared with 151.
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 Locust School better than Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Locust School ranks higher (87.2 vs 34.4 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 Locust School and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust School: 151. Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust School and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts rank in New York?
Locust School is 174th of 2,536 and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is 1914th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).