Howard Hathaway School vs Veterans Memorial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Hathaway School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
409 students
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Veterans Memorial Elementary Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 172 | #163 of 172 |
| National rank | #14461 of 50,301 | #47100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 11% |
| city | Portsmouth | Central Falls |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Hathaway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 16.1).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 94.3%).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Howard Hathaway School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 406.
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 Howard Hathaway School better than Veterans Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Hathaway School ranks higher (65.5 vs 16.1 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 Howard Hathaway School and Veterans Memorial Elementary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Central Falls in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Hathaway School: 409. Veterans Memorial Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Hathaway School and Veterans Memorial Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Howard Hathaway School is 41st of 172 and Veterans Memorial Elementary is 163rd of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).