Arthur S May School vs Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur S May School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Arthur S May School Poughkeepsie, New York | Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1226 of 2,536 | #1826 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22054 of 50,301 | #33867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur S May School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 37.2).
- •Arthur S May School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Arthur S May School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Arthur S May School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 96%).
- •Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.6).
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 Arthur S May School better than Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur S May School ranks higher (54.4 vs 37.2 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 Arthur S May School and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur S May School: 496. Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur S May School and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia rank in New York?
Arthur S May School is 1226th of 2,536 and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is 1826th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).