Meadow Pond Elementary School vs Pound Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Pond Elementary School
South Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Pound Ridge Elementary School
Pound Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Meadow Pond Elementary School South Salem, New York | Pound Ridge Elementary School Pound Ridge, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 2,536 | #587 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #130 of 50,301 | #9004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | South Salem | Pound Ridge |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 73.4).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Pound Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 12.5%).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.4).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 202.
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 Meadow Pond Elementary School better than Pound Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Pond Elementary School ranks higher (94.6 vs 73.4 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 Meadow Pond Elementary School and Pound Ridge Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between South Salem and Pound Ridge in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Pond Elementary School: 359. Pound Ridge Elementary School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Pond Elementary School and Pound Ridge Elementary School rank in New York?
Meadow Pond Elementary School is 24th of 2,536 and Pound Ridge Elementary School is 587th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).