Columbus Elementary School vs Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Thornwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
481 students
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Thornwood, New York | Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 2,536 | #418 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2395 of 50,301 | #5802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Thornwood | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 78.6).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 34.9%).
- •Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.4).
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 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 78.6 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 Columbus Elementary School and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Thornwood and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 481. Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 229th of 2,536 and Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is 418th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).