Deerfield Elementary School vs General Herkimer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
General Herkimer Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
634 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Utica, New York | General Herkimer Elementary School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 2,536 | #1720 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9772 of 50,301 | #31931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 320 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Utica | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 40.0).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •General Herkimer Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 320.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than General Herkimer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 40.0 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 Deerfield Elementary School and General Herkimer Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Utica and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 320. General Herkimer Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and General Herkimer Elementary School rank in New York?
Deerfield Elementary School is 620th of 2,536 and General Herkimer Elementary School is 1720th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).