Parley Coburn School vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parley Coburn School
Elmira · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
391 students
Riverside Elementary
Elmira · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
375 students
| Measure | Parley Coburn School Elmira, New York | Riverside Elementary Elmira, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2380 of 2,536 | #2314 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44302 of 50,301 | #43037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 391 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Elmira | Elmira |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 20.9).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Parley Coburn School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.9).
- •Parley Coburn School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 375.
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 Parley Coburn School better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 20.9 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 Parley Coburn School and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elmira and Elmira in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parley Coburn School: 391. Riverside Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parley Coburn School and Riverside Elementary rank in New York?
Parley Coburn School is 2380th of 2,536 and Riverside Elementary is 2314th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).