Kernan Elementary School vs Watson Williams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kernan Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
585 students
Watson Williams Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | Kernan Elementary School Utica, New York | Watson Williams Elementary School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2351 of 2,536 | #2284 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43908 of 50,301 | #42601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 585 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Utica | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Williams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 21.5).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Kernan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Watson Williams Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 585.
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 Kernan Elementary School better than Watson Williams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Williams Elementary School ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.5 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 Kernan Elementary School and Watson Williams Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Utica and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kernan Elementary School: 585. Watson Williams Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kernan Elementary School and Watson Williams Elementary School rank in New York?
Kernan Elementary School is 2351st 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).