Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Kenmore East Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
Kenmore East Senior High School
Tonawanda · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,052 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Buffalo, New York | Kenmore East Senior High School Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1698 of 2,536 | #336 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #31504 of 50,301 | #928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 81% |
| city | Buffalo | Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenmore East Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 40.6).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 22%).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 50.7%).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.7).
- •Kenmore East Senior High School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 460.
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 Ben Franklin Elementary School better than Kenmore East Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenmore East Senior High School ranks higher (82.6 vs 40.6 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 Ben Franklin Elementary School and Kenmore East Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 460. Kenmore East Senior High School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Kenmore East Senior High School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 1698th of 2,536 and Kenmore East Senior High School is 336th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).