F S Banford Elementary School vs McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F S Banford Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | F S Banford Elementary School Canton, New York | McKinley-Brighton Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1504 of 2,536 | #2387 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27209 of 50,301 | #44417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 6% |
| city | Canton | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F S Banford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 20.7).
- •F S Banford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 6%).
- •F S Banford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •F S Banford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 86%).
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.7).
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 F S Banford Elementary School better than McKinley-Brighton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), F S Banford Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 20.7 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 F S Banford Elementary School and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Canton and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F S Banford Elementary School: 408. McKinley-Brighton Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F S Banford Elementary School and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School rank in New York?
F S Banford Elementary School is 1504th of 2,536 and McKinley-Brighton Elementary School is 2387th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).