Polk Street School vs Willow Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
| Measure | Polk Street School Franklin Square, New York | Willow Road School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #438 of 2,536 | #549 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6106 of 50,301 | #8299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 594 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Franklin Square | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 74.5).
- •Willow Road School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Polk Street School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Polk Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 34.4%).
- •Willow Road School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.2).
- •Polk Street School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 410.
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 Polk Street School better than Willow Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Polk Street School ranks higher (78.1 vs 74.5 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 Polk Street School and Willow Road School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin Square and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Street School: 594. Willow Road School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Street School and Willow Road School rank in New York?
Polk Street School is 438th of 2,536 and Willow Road School is 549th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).