Rensselaer Park Elementary School vs Turnpike Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Turnpike Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
542 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Park Elementary School Troy, New York | Turnpike Elementary School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1757 of 2,536 | #666 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32631 of 50,301 | #10840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 419 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turnpike Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 39.0).
- •Turnpike Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 65.9%).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.0).
- •Turnpike Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 419.
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 Rensselaer Park Elementary School better than Turnpike Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Turnpike Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 39.0 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 Rensselaer Park Elementary School and Turnpike Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School: 419. Turnpike Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Park Elementary School and Turnpike Elementary School rank in New York?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 1757th of 2,536 and Turnpike Elementary School is 666th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).