Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School vs Ps 197 John B Russwurm
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
224 students
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School Buchanan, New York | Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 2,536 | #2479 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26009 of 50,301 | #46395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Buchanan | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 17.4).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.7).
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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School better than Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 17.4 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 Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School: 224. Ps 197 John B Russwurm: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm rank in New York?
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School is 1445th of 2,536 and Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 2479th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).