Southside Academy Charter School vs Van Duyn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 588 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Academy Charter School
Syracuse · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
685 students
Van Duyn Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Southside Academy Charter School Syracuse, New York | Van Duyn Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2527 of 2,536 | #2165 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #48815 of 50,301 | #40683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 685 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Duyn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 12.2).
- •Van Duyn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 95.8%).
- •Van Duyn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.1).
- •Southside Academy Charter School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 346.
- •Southside Academy Charter School is a charter school while Van Duyn Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southside Academy Charter School better than Van Duyn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Duyn Elementary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 12.2 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 Southside Academy Charter School and Van Duyn Elementary School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Academy Charter School: 685. Van Duyn Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Academy Charter School and Van Duyn Elementary School rank in New York?
Southside Academy Charter School is 2527th of 2,536 and Van Duyn Elementary School is 2165th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).