Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Macarthur School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 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
Macarthur School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Binghamton, New York | Macarthur School Binghamton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2242 of 2,536 | #1797 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41681 of 50,301 | #33299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Binghamton | Binghamton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macarthur School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 25.0).
- •Macarthur School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Macarthur School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Macarthur School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 80.1%).
- •Macarthur School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.9).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 399.
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 Macarthur School?
On the Success Index (US), Macarthur School ranks higher (38.0 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 Macarthur School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Binghamton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 403. Macarthur School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Macarthur School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 2242nd of 2,536 and Macarthur School is 1797th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).