North Elementary School vs Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elementary School
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
881 students
Pines Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | North Elementary School Brentwood, New York | Pines Elementary School Smithtown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2078 of 2,536 | #236 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39141 of 50,301 | #2578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 881 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Brentwood | Smithtown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 29.1).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Pines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •North Elementary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 498.
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 North Elementary School better than Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pines Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 29.1 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 North Elementary School and Pines Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Smithtown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elementary School: 881. Pines Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elementary School and Pines Elementary School rank in New York?
North Elementary School is 2078th of 2,536 and Pines Elementary School is 236th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).