Calvin U Smith Elementary School vs Frederick Carder Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin U Smith Elementary School
Painted Post · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
Frederick Carder Elementary School
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Calvin U Smith Elementary School Painted Post, New York | Frederick Carder Elementary School Corning, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1104 of 2,536 | #680 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19634 of 50,301 | #11001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Painted Post | Corning |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Carder Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 57.9).
- •Frederick Carder Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Frederick Carder Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Frederick Carder Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 50%).
- •Calvin U Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Frederick Carder Elementary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 262.
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 Calvin U Smith Elementary School better than Frederick Carder Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Carder Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 57.9 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 Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Painted Post and Corning in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin U Smith Elementary School: 262. Frederick Carder Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin U Smith Elementary School and Frederick Carder Elementary School rank in New York?
Calvin U Smith Elementary School is 1104th of 2,536 and Frederick Carder Elementary School is 680th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).