Fall Creek Elementary School vs Ps 396
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 278 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
Ps 396
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, New York | Ps 396 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 2,536 | #2218 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5664 of 50,301 | #41352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Ithaca | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 25.6).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Ps 396 does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.3).
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 Ps 396?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 25.6 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 Ps 396?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall Creek Elementary School: 217. Ps 396: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall Creek Elementary School and Ps 396 rank in New York?
Fall Creek Elementary School is 410th of 2,536 and Ps 396 is 2218th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).