Belle Sherman School vs Caroline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Caroline Elementary School
Slaterville Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | Caroline Elementary School Slaterville Springs, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #742 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #12183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Ithaca | Slaterville Springs |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Sherman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 68.7).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Caroline Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Caroline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 29.1%).
- •Caroline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.2).
- •Belle Sherman School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 273.
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 Belle Sherman School better than Caroline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Sherman School ranks higher (70.6 vs 68.7 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 Belle Sherman School and Caroline Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Slaterville Springs in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. Caroline Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and Caroline Elementary School rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and Caroline Elementary School is 742nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).