East Main Elementary School vs Ps 209 Margaret Mead
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Main Elementary School
Port Jervis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
Ps 209 Margaret Mead
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
702 students
| Measure | East Main Elementary School Port Jervis, New York | Ps 209 Margaret Mead Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 2,536 | #1100 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27684 of 50,301 | #19608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 702 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Port Jervis | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 46.3).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Ps 209 Margaret Mead does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •East Main Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 78.6%).
- •East Main Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
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 Main Elementary School better than Ps 209 Margaret Mead?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 209 Margaret Mead ranks higher (58.0 vs 46.3 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 East Main Elementary School and Ps 209 Margaret Mead?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Port Jervis and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Main Elementary School: 702. Ps 209 Margaret Mead: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Main Elementary School and Ps 209 Margaret Mead rank in New York?
East Main Elementary School is 1534th of 2,536 and Ps 209 Margaret Mead is 1100th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).