Pennington School vs Traphagen School
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.
Pennington School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
409 students
Traphagen School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Pennington School Mount Vernon, New York | Traphagen School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 2,536 | #1112 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22244 of 50,301 | #19752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 409 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traphagen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 54.2).
- •Traphagen School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Traphagen School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Pennington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 50.6%).
- •Traphagen School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Pennington School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 316.
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 Pennington School better than Traphagen School?
On the Success Index (US), Traphagen School ranks higher (57.8 vs 54.2 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 Pennington School and Traphagen School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennington School: 409. Traphagen School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennington School and Traphagen School rank in New York?
Pennington School is 1235th of 2,536 and Traphagen School is 1112th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).