Knickerbocker School vs Starbuck Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knickerbocker School
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
340 students
Starbuck Elementary School
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
153 students
| Measure | Knickerbocker School Watertown, New York | Starbuck Elementary School Watertown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 2,536 | #2143 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23039 of 50,301 | #40293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 340 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knickerbocker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 27.2).
- •Knickerbocker School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Knickerbocker School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Knickerbocker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 71.9%).
- •Starbuck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Knickerbocker School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 153.
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 Knickerbocker School better than Starbuck Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knickerbocker School ranks higher (53.0 vs 27.2 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 Knickerbocker School and Starbuck Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knickerbocker School: 340. Starbuck Elementary School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knickerbocker School and Starbuck Elementary School rank in New York?
Knickerbocker School is 1273rd of 2,536 and Starbuck Elementary School is 2143rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).