Cataract Elementary School vs Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 489 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cataract Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Cataract Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York | Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2034 of 2,536 | #1826 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38251 of 50,301 | #33867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 30.4).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 96%).
- •Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.0).
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 Cataract Elementary School better than Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia ranks higher (37.2 vs 30.4 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 Cataract Elementary School and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
About 489 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cataract Elementary School: 496. Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cataract Elementary School and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia rank in New York?
Cataract Elementary School is 2034th of 2,536 and Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is 1826th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).