Elm Community Charter School vs Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Community Charter School
Elmhurst · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,066 students
| Measure | Elm Community Charter School Elmhurst, New York | Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan Woodside, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2208 of 2,536 | #1124 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41265 of 50,301 | #20083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Elmhurst | Woodside |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 25.7).
- •Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 82.6%).
- •Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 460.
- •Elm Community Charter School is a charter school while Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elm Community Charter School better than Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.7 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 Elm Community Charter School and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elmhurst and Woodside in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Community Charter School: 460. Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Community Charter School and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan rank in New York?
Elm Community Charter School is 2208th of 2,536 and Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is 1124th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).