Ballard Elementary School vs Ps 291
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Wilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Ps 291
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Wilton, New York | Ps 291 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1267 of 2,536 | #1927 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22948 of 50,301 | #36066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Wilton | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 33.8).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Ps 291 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 99%).
- •Ps 291 does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.1).
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Ps 291?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 33.8 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 Ballard Elementary School and Ps 291?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 311. Ps 291: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Ps 291 rank in New York?
Ballard Elementary School is 1267th of 2,536 and Ps 291 is 1927th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).