Fall Creek Elementary School vs Lehman Alternative Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall Creek Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, New York | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 2,536 | #893 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5664 of 50,301 | #5626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 217 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 60.7).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 37.4%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 217.
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 Fall Creek Elementary School better than Lehman Alternative Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 60.7 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 Fall Creek Elementary School and Lehman Alternative Community School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall Creek Elementary School: 217. Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall Creek Elementary School and Lehman Alternative Community School rank in New York?
Fall Creek Elementary School is 410th of 2,536 and Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).