Catherine M McNamara Elementary School vs Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Catherine M McNamara Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York | Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 2,536 | #2086 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20740 of 50,301 | #39221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catherine M McNamara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 29.0).
- •Catherine M McNamara Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Catherine M McNamara Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Catherine M McNamara Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 97.6%).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is the larger school with 495 students compared with 494.
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 Catherine M McNamara Elementary School better than Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Catherine M McNamara Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 29.0 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 Catherine M McNamara Elementary School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School: 494. Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine M McNamara Elementary School and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin rank in New York?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School is 1156th of 2,536 and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 2086th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).