Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs Fall Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Fall Creek Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Ithaca, New York | Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1037 of 2,536 | #410 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18031 of 50,301 | #5664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 60.2).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 36.9%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 217.
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 Fall Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 60.2 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 Fall Creek Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 270. Fall Creek Elementary School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School rank in New York?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1037th of 2,536 and Fall Creek Elementary School is 410th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).