Holmes Elementary School vs Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–4
274 students
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School Tonawanda, New York | Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1945 of 2,536 | #2281 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36320 of 50,301 | #42516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 274 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Tonawanda | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 23.7).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.3).
- •Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is the larger school with 518 students compared with 274.
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 Holmes Elementary School better than Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 23.7 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 Holmes Elementary School and Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tonawanda and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 274. Pfc William J Grabiarz #79: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 rank in New York?
Holmes Elementary School is 1945th of 2,536 and Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is 2281st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).