Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Floyd Bell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.3 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
Floyd Bell Elementary School
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Binghamton, New York | Floyd Bell Elementary School Kirkwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,536 | #1130 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41681 of 50,301 | #20266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Binghamton | Kirkwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 25.0).
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 280.
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 Floyd Bell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Floyd Bell Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 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 Floyd Bell Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Kirkwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 403. Floyd Bell Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Floyd Bell Elementary School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 2242nd of 2,536 and Floyd Bell Elementary School is 1130th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).