Community School #53 vs Ps 17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School #53
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
Ps 17
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Community School #53 Buffalo, New York | Ps 17 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2470 of 2,536 | #2210 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46161 of 50,301 | #41289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 464 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 17.8).
- •Ps 17 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Ps 17 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Ps 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 97.4%).
- •Ps 17 does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.7).
- •Community School #53 is the larger school with 464 students compared with 284.
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 Community School #53 better than Ps 17?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 17 ranks higher (25.7 vs 17.8 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 Community School #53 and Ps 17?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School #53: 464. Ps 17: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School #53 and Ps 17 rank in New York?
Community School #53 is 2470th of 2,536 and Ps 17 is 2210th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).