Truman Elementary School vs West 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.
Truman Elementary School
Lackawanna · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
404 students
West Elementary School
West Seneca · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
| Measure | Truman Elementary School Lackawanna, New York | West Elementary School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1243 of 2,536 | #569 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22396 of 50,301 | #8686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Lackawanna | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 54.0).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 79%).
- •Truman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.8).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 404.
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 Truman Elementary School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 54.0 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 Truman Elementary School and West Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Truman Elementary School: 404. West Elementary School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Truman Elementary School and West Elementary School rank in New York?
Truman Elementary School is 1243rd of 2,536 and West Elementary School is 569th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).