A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School Windsor, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #707 of 2,536 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11510 of 50,301 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 85% |
| city | Windsor | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 69.7).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.4%).
- •A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 20.1).
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 A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School better than Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.7 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 A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School: 542. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
A F Palmer Elementary School / Windsor Central Middle School is 707th of 2,536 and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 591st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).