Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Calvin Coolidge School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Calvin Coolidge School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Binghamton, New York | Calvin Coolidge School Binghamton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,536 | #2161 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41681 of 50,301 | #40636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Binghamton | Binghamton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin Coolidge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 25.0).
- •Calvin Coolidge School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Calvin Coolidge School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Calvin Coolidge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 80.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 281.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School better than Calvin Coolidge School?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin Coolidge School ranks higher (26.6 vs 25.0 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Calvin Coolidge School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Binghamton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 403. Calvin Coolidge School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Calvin Coolidge School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 2242nd of 2,536 and Calvin Coolidge School is 2161st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).