Northern Parkway Elementary School vs Smith Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Smith Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Northern Parkway Elementary School Uniondale, New York | Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1580 of 2,536 | #731 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28632 of 50,301 | #12032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Uniondale | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 45.0).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Northern Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 61.1%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Northern Parkway Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 476.
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 Northern Parkway Elementary School better than Smith Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Street Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 45.0 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 Northern Parkway Elementary School and Smith Street Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Uniondale and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Parkway Elementary School: 612. Smith Street Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Parkway Elementary School and Smith Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Northern Parkway Elementary School is 1580th of 2,536 and Smith Street Elementary School is 731st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).