Gowanda Elementary School vs Ps 189
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 454 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gowanda Elementary School
Gowanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
421 students
Ps 189
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Gowanda Elementary School Gowanda, New York | Ps 189 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1046 of 2,536 | #1684 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18268 of 50,301 | #31161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Gowanda | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowanda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 41.2).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Ps 189 does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Gowanda Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.0).
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 Gowanda Elementary School better than Ps 189?
On the Success Index (US), Gowanda Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 41.2 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 Gowanda Elementary School and Ps 189?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Gowanda and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gowanda Elementary School: 421. Ps 189: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowanda Elementary School and Ps 189 rank in New York?
Gowanda Elementary School is 1046th of 2,536 and Ps 189 is 1684th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).