Cynthia Jenkins School vs Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cynthia Jenkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Cynthia Jenkins School Jamaica, New York | Ps 132 Ralph Bunche Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,536 | #1049 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37781 of 50,301 | #18352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| city | Jamaica | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 31.1).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 80.1%).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.1).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 283.
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 Cynthia Jenkins School better than Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 132 Ralph Bunche ranks higher (59.8 vs 31.1 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 Cynthia Jenkins School and Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynthia Jenkins School: 297. Ps 132 Ralph Bunche: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynthia Jenkins School and Ps 132 Ralph Bunche rank in New York?
Cynthia Jenkins School is 2016th of 2,536 and Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is 1049th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).