George L Cooke School vs Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L Cooke School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
590 students
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | George L Cooke School Monticello, New York | Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2123 of 2,536 | #1511 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39912 of 50,301 | #27316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 590 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Monticello | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 27.8).
- •Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •George L Cooke School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 89.3%).
- •George L Cooke School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
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 George L Cooke School better than Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) ranks higher (46.8 vs 27.8 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 George L Cooke School and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L Cooke School: 590. Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The): 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L Cooke School and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) rank in New York?
George L Cooke School is 2123rd of 2,536 and Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The) is 1511th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).