Crocker Farm Elementary vs Fort River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocker Farm Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
Fort River Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
| Measure | Crocker Farm Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts | Fort River Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #721 of 1,009 | #401 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #27374 of 50,301 | #12572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 353 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 46.7).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •Fort River Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 353.
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 Crocker Farm Elementary better than Fort River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort River Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 46.7 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 Crocker Farm Elementary and Fort River Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crocker Farm Elementary: 353. Fort River Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crocker Farm Elementary and Fort River Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Crocker Farm Elementary is 721st of 1,009 and Fort River Elementary is 401st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).