Active Learning Elementary School (The) vs Ps 120
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Active Learning Elementary School (The)
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
458 students
Ps 120
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Active Learning Elementary School (The) Flushing, New York | Ps 120 Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 2,536 | #1147 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10098 of 50,301 | #20609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 68% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Active Learning Elementary School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 56.5).
- •Active Learning Elementary School (The) does better on math proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Active Learning Elementary School (The) does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 53%).
- •Active Learning Elementary School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 120 does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Ps 120 is the larger school with 748 students compared with 458.
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 Active Learning Elementary School (The) better than Ps 120?
On the Success Index (US), Active Learning Elementary School (The) ranks higher (71.7 vs 56.5 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 Active Learning Elementary School (The) and Ps 120?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Active Learning Elementary School (The): 458. Ps 120: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Active Learning Elementary School (The) and Ps 120 rank in New York?
Active Learning Elementary School (The) is 634th of 2,536 and Ps 120 is 1147th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).