Benton Hall Academy vs Herkimer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Hall Academy
Little Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Herkimer Elementary School
Herkimer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Benton Hall Academy Little Falls, New York | Herkimer Elementary School Herkimer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1422 of 2,536 | #1553 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25676 of 50,301 | #27961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Little Falls | Herkimer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 45.9).
- •Benton Hall Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Benton Hall Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Benton Hall Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 50.5%).
- •Herkimer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Herkimer Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 441.
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 Benton Hall Academy better than Herkimer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Hall Academy ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.9 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 Benton Hall Academy and Herkimer Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Little Falls and Herkimer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Hall Academy: 441. Herkimer Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Hall Academy and Herkimer Elementary School rank in New York?
Benton Hall Academy is 1422nd of 2,536 and Herkimer Elementary School is 1553rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).