Barbara Esselborn School (The) vs Ps 23 Richmondtown
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Esselborn School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
Ps 23 Richmondtown
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Barbara Esselborn School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 23 Richmondtown Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #687 of 2,536 | #424 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11054 of 50,301 | #5871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 70.3).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 52%).
- •Ps 23 Richmondtown does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Barbara Esselborn School (The) is the larger school with 806 students compared with 608.
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 Barbara Esselborn School (The) better than Ps 23 Richmondtown?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 23 Richmondtown ranks higher (78.5 vs 70.3 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 Barbara Esselborn School (The) and Ps 23 Richmondtown?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Esselborn School (The): 806. Ps 23 Richmondtown: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Esselborn School (The) and Ps 23 Richmondtown rank in New York?
Barbara Esselborn School (The) is 687th of 2,536 and Ps 23 Richmondtown is 424th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).