David N Dinkins School vs Jamaica Children's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 473 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David N Dinkins School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | David N Dinkins School Jamaica, New York | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 2,536 | #1644 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26879 of 50,301 | #30231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David N Dinkins School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 42.6).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •David N Dinkins School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 257.
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 David N Dinkins School better than Jamaica Children's School?
On the Success Index (US), David N Dinkins School ranks higher (47.4 vs 42.6 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 David N Dinkins School and Jamaica Children's School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David N Dinkins School: 446. Jamaica Children's School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David N Dinkins School and Jamaica Children's School rank in New York?
David N Dinkins School is 1489th of 2,536 and Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).