Benjamin Turner Academy vs Edward Williams School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Turner Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
340 students
Edward Williams School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
398 students
| Measure | Benjamin Turner Academy Mount Vernon, New York | Edward Williams School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2076 of 2,536 | #2221 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39103 of 50,301 | #41379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Turner Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 25.5).
- •Edward Williams School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 67.8%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.1).
- •Edward Williams School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 340.
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 Turner Academy better than Edward Williams School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Turner Academy ranks higher (29.1 vs 25.5 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 Turner Academy and Edward Williams School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Turner Academy: 340. Edward Williams School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Turner Academy and Edward Williams School rank in New York?
Benjamin Turner Academy is 2076th of 2,536 and Edward Williams School is 2221st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).