Build Community School vs Hugh R Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Build Community School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
| Measure | Build Community School Buffalo, New York | Hugh R Jones Elementary School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 2,536 | #1392 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46261 of 50,301 | #25038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 46% |
| city | Buffalo | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh R Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 17.6).
- •Hugh R Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 5%).
- •Hugh R Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 9%).
- •Hugh R Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 96.5%).
- •Build Community School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.6).
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 Build Community School better than Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 17.6 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 Build Community School and Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Build Community School: 371. Hugh R Jones Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Build Community School and Hugh R Jones Elementary School rank in New York?
Build Community School is 2476th of 2,536 and Hugh R Jones Elementary School is 1392nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).