Community School #53 vs Ps 19 Curtis School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 466 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 19 Curtis School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Community School #53 Buffalo, New York | Ps 19 Curtis School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2470 of 2,536 | #2223 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46161 of 50,301 | #41401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 26% |
| city | Buffalo | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 17.8).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 8%).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Community School #53 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
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 19 Curtis School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 19 Curtis School (The) ranks higher (25.5 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 19 Curtis School (The)?
About 466 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School #53: 464. Ps 19 Curtis School (The): 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School #53 and Ps 19 Curtis School (The) rank in New York?
Community School #53 is 2470th of 2,536 and Ps 19 Curtis School (The) is 2223rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).