Ps 2 vs Watervliet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 2
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Watervliet Elementary School
Watervliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Ps 2 Troy, New York | Watervliet Elementary School Watervliet, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2375 of 2,536 | #1863 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44234 of 50,301 | #34556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| city | Troy | Watervliet |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 21.0).
- •Watervliet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Watervliet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Watervliet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Ps 2 does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 14.6).
- •Watervliet Elementary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 249.
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 Ps 2 better than Watervliet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Elementary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 21.0 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 Ps 2 and Watervliet Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Troy and Watervliet in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 2: 249. Watervliet Elementary School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 2 and Watervliet Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 2 is 2375th of 2,536 and Watervliet Elementary School is 1863rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).