Ps 69 Houghton Academy vs Southside Elementary 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.
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
Southside Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
772 students
| Measure | Ps 69 Houghton Academy Buffalo, New York | Southside Elementary School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2248 of 2,536 | #2274 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41845 of 50,301 | #42328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 444 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 24.0).
- •Ps 69 Houghton Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.1).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 444.
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 69 Houghton Academy better than Southside 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 Ps 69 Houghton Academy and Southside Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 69 Houghton Academy: 444. Southside Elementary School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 69 Houghton Academy and Southside Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 69 Houghton Academy is 2248th of 2,536 and Southside Elementary School is 2274th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).