Hughes Elementary School vs Watson Williams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Elementary School
New Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Watson Williams Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | Hughes Elementary School New Hartford, New York | Watson Williams Elementary School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 2,536 | #2284 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2838 of 50,301 | #42601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 26% |
| city | New Hartford | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 23.6).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 16%).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 85.6%).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 486.
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 Hughes Elementary School better than Watson Williams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 23.6 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 Hughes Elementary School and Watson Williams Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between New Hartford and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes Elementary School: 486. Watson Williams Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes Elementary School and Watson Williams Elementary School rank in New York?
Hughes Elementary School is 246th of 2,536 and Watson Williams Elementary School is 2284th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).