Ps 51 Elias Howe
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New York, New York 10036 · New York City Geographic District # 2
#1358 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#24414 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 51 Elias Howe
Ps 51 Elias Howe is a public elementary located in New York, in the New York City Geographic District # 2 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1358th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 451.
There are 320 schools in New York; Ps 51 Elias Howe ranks 180th of 305 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 51 Elias Howe by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 51 Elias Howe
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beacon High School
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1,372 students · 34 m away
Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
365 students · 293 m away
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393 students · 498 m away
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction
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Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen
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484 students · 500 m away
High School of Hospitality Management
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228 students · 507 m away
Facing History School (The)
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
394 students · 507 m away
Professional Performing Arts High School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
522 students · 607 m away
Ps 212 Midtown West
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 607 m away
Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 695 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 51 Elias Howe a good school?
Ps 51 Elias Howe has a Success Index (US) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1358 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 51 Elias Howe rank in New York?
Ps 51 Elias Howe ranks #1358 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #24414 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 51 Elias Howe?
Ps 51 Elias Howe had 451 students in 2025.
Is Ps 51 Elias Howe a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 51 Elias Howe is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 51 Elias Howe?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 51 Elias Howe; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.