Pakanasink Elementary School vs William A Carter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakanasink Elementary School
Circleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
William A Carter School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
746 students
| Measure | Pakanasink Elementary School Circleville, New York | William A Carter School Middletown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1356 of 2,536 | #2039 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24345 of 50,301 | #38296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Circleville | Middletown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pakanasink Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 30.4).
- •Pakanasink Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Pakanasink Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Pakanasink Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 75.9%).
- •William A Carter School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •William A Carter School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 412.
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 Pakanasink Elementary School better than William A Carter School?
On the Success Index (US), Pakanasink Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 30.4 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 Pakanasink Elementary School and William A Carter School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Circleville and Middletown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pakanasink Elementary School: 412. William A Carter School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pakanasink Elementary School and William A Carter School rank in New York?
Pakanasink Elementary School is 1356th of 2,536 and William A Carter School is 2039th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).