Children's Lab School (The) vs Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Children's Lab School (The)
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
689 students
| Measure | Children's Lab School (The) Long Island City, New York | Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan Woodside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 2,536 | #1134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18700 of 50,301 | #20353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 456 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Long Island City | Woodside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Children's Lab School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 56.9).
- •Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Children's Lab School (The) does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Children's Lab School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.4).
- •Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is the larger school with 689 students compared with 456.
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 Children's Lab School (The) better than Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
On the Success Index (US), Children's Lab School (The) ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.9 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 Children's Lab School (The) and Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Woodside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Children's Lab School (The): 456. Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Children's Lab School (The) and Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan rank in New York?
Children's Lab School (The) is 1063rd of 2,536 and Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is 1134th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).