Shaker Road Elementary School vs Southgate 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.
Shaker Road Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
Southgate School
Loudonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Shaker Road Elementary School Albany, New York | Southgate School Loudonville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1151 of 2,536 | #186 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20622 of 50,301 | #1725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 354 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Albany | Loudonville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 56.5).
- •Southgate School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Southgate School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Southgate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 34.2%).
- •Southgate School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •Southgate School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 354.
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 Shaker Road Elementary School better than Southgate School?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate School ranks higher (86.8 vs 56.5 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 Shaker Road Elementary School and Southgate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Loudonville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaker Road Elementary School: 354. Southgate School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaker Road Elementary School and Southgate School rank in New York?
Shaker Road Elementary School is 1151st of 2,536 and Southgate School is 186th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).