Lovejoy Discovery School #43 vs Ps 69 Houghton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
589 students
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | Lovejoy Discovery School #43 Buffalo, New York | Ps 69 Houghton Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2475 of 2,536 | #2248 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46231 of 50,301 | #41845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 589 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 17.7).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 94.7%).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is the larger school with 589 students compared with 444.
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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43 better than Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 69 Houghton Academy ranks higher (24.8 vs 17.7 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43 and Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43: 589. Ps 69 Houghton Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovejoy Discovery School #43 and Ps 69 Houghton Academy rank in New York?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 2475th of 2,536 and Ps 69 Houghton Academy is 2248th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).