David N Dinkins School vs Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
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
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | David N Dinkins School Jamaica, New York | Ps 40 Samuel Huntington Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 2,536 | #1944 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #26879 of 50,301 | #36279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| 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 33.5).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 96%).
- •David N Dinkins School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •David N Dinkins School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 399.
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 Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
On the Success Index (US), David N Dinkins School ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.5 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 Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David N Dinkins School: 446. Ps 40 Samuel Huntington: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David N Dinkins School and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington rank in New York?
David N Dinkins School is 1489th of 2,536 and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is 1944th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).