Giffen Memorial Elementary School vs Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Giffen Memorial Elementary School Albany, New York | Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2416 of 2,536 | #1798 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44890 of 50,301 | #33311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 43% |
| city | Albany | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 19.9).
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell does better on math proficiency (43% vs 13%).
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School better than Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks higher (38.0 vs 19.9 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 Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Albany and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School: 387. Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giffen Memorial Elementary School and Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell rank in New York?
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 2416th of 2,536 and Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 1798th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).