Charles A Mulligan Elementary School vs Ps 42 Eltingville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
Central Islip · Public elementary · Grades K–6
997 students
Ps 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
| Measure | Charles A Mulligan Elementary School Central Islip, New York | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2146 of 2,536 | #884 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40443 of 50,301 | #15068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 997 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 62% |
| city | Central Islip | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 42 Eltingville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 26.9).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 71.4%).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Charles A Mulligan Elementary School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 995.
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 Charles A Mulligan Elementary School better than Ps 42 Eltingville?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 42 Eltingville ranks higher (64.6 vs 26.9 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 Charles A Mulligan Elementary School and Ps 42 Eltingville?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Central Islip and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School: 997. Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Mulligan Elementary School and Ps 42 Eltingville rank in New York?
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School is 2146th of 2,536 and Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).