Douglas G Grafflin School vs Robert E Bell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas G Grafflin School
Chappaqua · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
415 students
Robert E Bell School
Chappaqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
| Measure | Douglas G Grafflin School Chappaqua, New York | Robert E Bell School Chappaqua, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,536 | #10 of 785 |
| National rank | #210 of 50,301 | #47 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 415 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | Chappaqua | Chappaqua |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert E Bell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 93.7).
- •Robert E Bell School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Douglas G Grafflin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 6.1%).
- •Robert E Bell School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Robert E Bell School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 415.
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 Douglas G Grafflin School better than Robert E Bell School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert E Bell School ranks higher (95.1 vs 93.7 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 Douglas G Grafflin School and Robert E Bell School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chappaqua and Chappaqua in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas G Grafflin School: 415. Robert E Bell School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas G Grafflin School and Robert E Bell School rank in New York?
Douglas G Grafflin School is 35th of 2,536 and Robert E Bell School is 10th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).