Harry E Elden Elementary School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry E Elden Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Harry E Elden Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York | Van Buren Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 2,536 | #1207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27217 of 50,301 | #21771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Baldwinsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 46.9).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 26%).
- •Harry E Elden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Harry E Elden Elementary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 488.
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 Harry E Elden Elementary School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 46.9 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 Harry E Elden Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Baldwinsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry E Elden Elementary School: 504. Van Buren Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry E Elden Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in New York?
Harry E Elden Elementary School is 1505th of 2,536 and Van Buren Elementary School is 1207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).