Centennial Avenue Elementary School vs Ps 234 Independence School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
Roosevelt · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
Ps 234 Independence School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Centennial Avenue Elementary School Roosevelt, New York | Ps 234 Independence School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1518 of 2,536 | #39 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27455 of 50,301 | #265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 84% |
| city | Roosevelt | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 234 Independence School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 46.6).
- •Ps 234 Independence School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 35%).
- •Ps 234 Independence School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Ps 234 Independence School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 54.6%).
- •Centennial Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
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 Centennial Avenue Elementary School better than Ps 234 Independence School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 234 Independence School ranks higher (93.2 vs 46.6 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 Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Ps 234 Independence School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Roosevelt and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School: 460. Ps 234 Independence School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Ps 234 Independence School rank in New York?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School is 1518th of 2,536 and Ps 234 Independence School is 39th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).