Columbus Elementary School vs Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
New Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School New Rochelle, New York | Ps 214 Michael Friedsam Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1832 of 2,536 | #1839 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33958 of 50,301 | #34122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | New Rochelle | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.0 vs 36.8).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 88.9%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
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 Columbus Elementary School better than Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbus Elementary School and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
About 27 km in a straight line, between New Rochelle and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 728. Ps 214 Michael Friedsam: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 1832nd of 2,536 and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is 1839th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).