School 17-Enrico Fermi vs School 5-John Williams
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 876 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 17-Enrico Fermi
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students
School 5-John Williams
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students
| Measure | School 17-Enrico Fermi Rochester, New York | School 5-John Williams Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2420 of 2,536 | #2339 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44930 of 50,301 | #43685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 525 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 5-John Williams scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.9).
- •School 5-John Williams does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •School 5-John Williams does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •School 17-Enrico Fermi does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 81.9%).
- •School 5-John Williams does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •School 17-Enrico Fermi is the larger school with 525 students compared with 485.
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 School 17-Enrico Fermi better than School 5-John Williams?
On the Success Index (US), School 5-John Williams ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.9 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 School 17-Enrico Fermi and School 5-John Williams?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 17-Enrico Fermi: 525. School 5-John Williams: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 17-Enrico Fermi and School 5-John Williams rank in New York?
School 17-Enrico Fermi is 2420th of 2,536 and School 5-John Williams is 2339th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).