Porter Elementary School vs Solvay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Solvay Elementary School
Solvay · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Porter Elementary School Syracuse, New York | Solvay Elementary School Solvay, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2253 of 2,536 | #1661 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41896 of 50,301 | #30516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 351 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Syracuse | Solvay |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solvay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 24.7).
- •Solvay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Solvay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Solvay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 75.2%).
- •Solvay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
- •Solvay Elementary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 351.
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 Porter Elementary School better than Solvay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Solvay Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 24.7 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 Porter Elementary School and Solvay Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Solvay in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Elementary School: 351. Solvay Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Elementary School and Solvay Elementary School rank in New York?
Porter Elementary School is 2253rd of 2,536 and Solvay Elementary School is 1661st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).