Covert Avenue School vs Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covert Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
646 students
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Covert Avenue School Elmont, New York | Ps 316 Elijah Stroud Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #714 of 2,536 | #739 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11588 of 50,301 | #12157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Elmont | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.6 vs 68.8).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Ps 316 Elijah Stroud does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Ps 316 Elijah Stroud does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 55.4%).
- •Covert Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Covert Avenue School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 644.
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 Covert Avenue School better than Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
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 Covert Avenue School and Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covert Avenue School: 646. Ps 316 Elijah Stroud: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covert Avenue School and Ps 316 Elijah Stroud rank in New York?
Covert Avenue School is 714th of 2,536 and Ps 316 Elijah Stroud is 739th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).