Eldorado Elementary School vs Ps 72 DR William Dorney
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldorado Elementary School
Chestnut Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
598 students
Ps 72 DR William Dorney
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Eldorado Elementary School Chestnut Ridge, New York | Ps 72 DR William Dorney Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2457 of 2,536 | #1612 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45906 of 50,301 | #29350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Chestnut Ridge | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 18.3).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Ps 72 DR William Dorney does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
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 Eldorado Elementary School better than Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 72 DR William Dorney ranks higher (43.9 vs 18.3 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 Eldorado Elementary School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Chestnut Ridge and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eldorado Elementary School: 598. Ps 72 DR William Dorney: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eldorado Elementary School and Ps 72 DR William Dorney rank in New York?
Eldorado Elementary School is 2457th of 2,536 and Ps 72 DR William Dorney is 1612th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).