Barbara Esselborn School (The) vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 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 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Barbara Esselborn School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #687 of 2,536 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11054 of 50,301 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 85% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 70.3).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 52%).
- •Barbara Esselborn School (The) does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.1).
- •Barbara Esselborn School (The) is the larger school with 806 students compared with 542.
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 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 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 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 1.4 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 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Esselborn School (The) and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
Barbara Esselborn School (The) is 687th 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).