Northwest Elementary School vs Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
525 students
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Amityville, New York | Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School Farmingdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1302 of 2,536 | #1285 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23422 of 50,301 | #23208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Amityville | Farmingdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.5 vs 52.8).
- •Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 71%).
- •Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.5).
- •Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 525.
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 Northwest Elementary School better than Saltzman East Memorial 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 Northwest Elementary School and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Amityville and Farmingdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 525. Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School rank in New York?
Northwest Elementary School is 1302nd of 2,536 and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is 1285th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).