Lorraine Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lorraine Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
638 students
Southside Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
772 students
| Measure | Lorraine Elementary School Buffalo, New York | Southside Elementary School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1964 of 2,536 | #2274 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36749 of 50,301 | #42328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 638 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorraine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 24.0).
- •Lorraine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Lorraine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Lorraine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Lorraine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.9).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 638.
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 Lorraine Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lorraine Elementary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 24.0 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 Lorraine Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lorraine Elementary School: 638. Southside Elementary School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lorraine Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in New York?
Lorraine Elementary School is 1964th of 2,536 and Southside Elementary School is 2274th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).