Poestenkill Elementary School vs West Sand Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
West Sand Lake Elementary School
West Sand Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York | West Sand Lake Elementary School West Sand Lake, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #596 of 2,536 | #595 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9334 of 50,301 | #9284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Poestenkill | West Sand Lake |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 73.0).
- •West Sand Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •West Sand Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •West Sand Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 334.
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 Poestenkill Elementary School better than West Sand Lake 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 Poestenkill Elementary School and West Sand Lake Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Poestenkill and West Sand Lake in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. West Sand Lake Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poestenkill Elementary School and West Sand Lake Elementary School rank in New York?
Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 and West Sand Lake Elementary School is 595th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).