Cynthia Jenkins School vs Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 15 km 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 208 Elsa Ebeling
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
| Measure | Cynthia Jenkins School Jamaica, New York | Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,536 | #1787 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37781 of 50,301 | #33109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Jamaica | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 31.1).
- •Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 85.9%).
- •Cynthia Jenkins School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
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 208 Elsa Ebeling?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling ranks higher (38.3 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 208 Elsa Ebeling?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynthia Jenkins School: 297. Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynthia Jenkins School and Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling rank in New York?
Cynthia Jenkins School is 2016th of 2,536 and Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling is 1787th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).