Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs William Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Depew · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
William Street School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,274 students
| Measure | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Depew, New York | William Street School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 2,536 | #244 of 785 |
| National rank | #22953 of 50,301 | #4253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 846 | 1,274 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 1,274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| city | Depew | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 53.1).
- •William Street School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •William Street School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •William Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 42.2%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •William Street School is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 846.
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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School better than William Street School?
On the Success Index (US), William Street School ranks higher (65.7 vs 53.1 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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School and William Street School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Depew and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 846. William Street School: 1,274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga Heights Elementary School and William Street School rank in New York?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1268th of 2,536 and William Street School is 244th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).