Brookside Elementary School vs Vestal Hills 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.
Brookside Elementary School
Binghamton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Vestal Hills Elementary School
Vestal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Binghamton, New York | Vestal Hills Elementary School Vestal, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1217 of 2,536 | #548 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21917 of 50,301 | #8297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 401 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Binghamton | Vestal |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vestal Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 54.6).
- •Vestal Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Vestal Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Vestal Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 47.4%).
- •Vestal Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 388.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than Vestal Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vestal Hills Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 54.6 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 Brookside Elementary School and Vestal Hills Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Binghamton and Vestal in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 401. Vestal Hills Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Vestal Hills Elementary School rank in New York?
Brookside Elementary School is 1217th of 2,536 and Vestal Hills Elementary School is 548th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).