McKinley-Brighton Elementary School vs STEAM at DR King Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
STEAM at DR King Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | McKinley-Brighton Elementary School Syracuse, New York | STEAM at DR King Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2387 of 2,536 | #1492 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44417 of 50,301 | #26928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEAM at DR King Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 20.7).
- •STEAM at DR King Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 86%).
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •STEAM at DR King Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 408.
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 McKinley-Brighton Elementary School better than STEAM at DR King Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), STEAM at DR King Elementary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 20.7 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 McKinley-Brighton Elementary School and STEAM at DR King Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School: 408. STEAM at DR King Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley-Brighton Elementary School and STEAM at DR King Elementary School rank in New York?
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School is 2387th of 2,536 and STEAM at DR King Elementary School is 1492nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).