Colonial School vs Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Colonial School Pelham, New York | Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,536 | #2095 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #712 of 50,301 | #39483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| city | Pelham | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 28.6).
- •Colonial School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Colonial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Colonial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 91.2%).
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Colonial School better than Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial School ranks higher (90.3 vs 28.6 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 Colonial School and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial School: 296. Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial School and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell rank in New York?
Colonial School is 97th of 2,536 and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 2095th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).