Caryl E Adams Primary School vs Ps 78
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caryl E Adams Primary School
Whitney Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
453 students
Ps 78
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Caryl E Adams Primary School Whitney Point, New York | Ps 78 Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 2,536 | #2336 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26219 of 50,301 | #43545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Whitney Point | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caryl E Adams Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 22.1).
- •Caryl E Adams Primary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Caryl E Adams Primary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Caryl E Adams Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Caryl E Adams Primary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 78 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 453.
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 Caryl E Adams Primary School better than Ps 78?
On the Success Index (US), Caryl E Adams Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 22.1 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 Caryl E Adams Primary School and Ps 78?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Whitney Point and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caryl E Adams Primary School: 453. Ps 78: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caryl E Adams Primary School and Ps 78 rank in New York?
Caryl E Adams Primary School is 1457th of 2,536 and Ps 78 is 2336th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).