Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs Northeast School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 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
Northeast School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Ithaca, New York | Northeast School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1037 of 2,536 | #232 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18031 of 50,301 | #2494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 60.2).
- •Northeast School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Northeast School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 29.1%).
- •Northeast School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.0).
- •Northeast School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 270.
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 Northeast School?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast School ranks higher (84.9 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 Northeast School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 270. Northeast School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Northeast School rank in New York?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1037th of 2,536 and Northeast School is 232nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).