Belle Sherman School vs Fall Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 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
Fall Creek Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #410 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #5664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 70.6).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 36.9%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.3).
- •Belle Sherman School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 217.
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 Fall Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 70.6 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 Fall Creek Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. Fall Creek Elementary School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and Fall Creek Elementary School rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and Fall Creek Elementary School is 410th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).