Mechanicville Elementary School vs Shatekon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicville Elementary School
Mechanicville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Shatekon Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Mechanicville Elementary School Mechanicville, New York | Shatekon Elementary School Clifton Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #983 of 2,536 | #972 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17006 of 50,301 | #16605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Mechanicville | Clifton Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.7 vs 62.3).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Shatekon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Shatekon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 560.
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 Mechanicville Elementary School better than Shatekon Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mechanicville Elementary School and Shatekon Elementary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Mechanicville and Clifton Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicville Elementary School: 598. Shatekon Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicville Elementary School and Shatekon Elementary School rank in New York?
Mechanicville Elementary School is 983rd of 2,536 and Shatekon Elementary School is 972nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).