East Elmhurst Community School vs Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 747 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elmhurst Community School
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | East Elmhurst Community School East Elmhurst, New York | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1760 of 2,536 | #1730 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32663 of 50,301 | #32204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | East Elmhurst | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.9 vs 39.6).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •East Elmhurst Community School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 94.7%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is the larger school with 706 students compared with 433.
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 East Elmhurst Community School better than Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
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 East Elmhurst Community School and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
About 747 m in a straight line, between East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elmhurst Community School: 433. Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elmhurst Community School and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe rank in New York?
East Elmhurst Community School is 1760th of 2,536 and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).