Big Flats School vs Gardner Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Flats School
Big Flats · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
372 students
Gardner Road Elementary School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
444 students
| Measure | Big Flats School Big Flats, New York | Gardner Road Elementary School Horseheads, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #378 of 2,536 | #709 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5014 of 50,301 | #11531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 372 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Big Flats | Horseheads |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Flats School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 69.7).
- •Big Flats School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Big Flats School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Big Flats School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 36.7%).
- •Big Flats School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Gardner Road Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 372.
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 Big Flats School better than Gardner Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Flats School ranks higher (79.9 vs 69.7 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 Big Flats School and Gardner Road Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Big Flats and Horseheads in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Flats School: 372. Gardner Road Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Flats School and Gardner Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Big Flats School is 378th of 2,536 and Gardner Road Elementary School is 709th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).