Ostrander Elementary School vs Walden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ostrander Elementary School
Wallkill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
481 students
Walden Elementary School
Walden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Ostrander Elementary School Wallkill, New York | Walden Elementary School Walden, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #829 of 2,536 | #1621 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13987 of 50,301 | #29493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 481 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Wallkill | Walden |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ostrander Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 43.7).
- •Ostrander Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ostrander Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Ostrander Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 40.5%).
- •Ostrander Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ostrander Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 447.
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 Ostrander Elementary School better than Walden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ostrander Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 43.7 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 Ostrander Elementary School and Walden Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Wallkill and Walden in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ostrander Elementary School: 481. Walden Elementary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ostrander Elementary School and Walden Elementary School rank in New York?
Ostrander Elementary School is 829th of 2,536 and Walden Elementary School is 1621st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).