Elma Primary School vs William Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elma Primary School
Elma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
260 students
William Street School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,274 students
| Measure | Elma Primary School Elma, New York | William Street School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 2,536 | #244 of 785 |
| National rank | #13137 of 50,301 | #4253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 260 | 1,274 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 1,274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Elma | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elma Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 65.7).
- •Elma Primary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •William Street School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Elma Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 39.8%).
- •Elma Primary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •William Street School is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 260.
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 Elma Primary School better than William Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Elma Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 65.7 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 Elma Primary School and William Street School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Elma and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elma Primary School: 260. William Street School: 1,274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elma Primary School and William Street School rank in New York?
Elma Primary School is 791st of 2,536 and William Street School is 244th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).