Grimes School vs Ps 16 Wakefield
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.
Grimes School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
330 students
Ps 16 Wakefield
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Grimes School Mount Vernon, New York | Ps 16 Wakefield Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 2,536 | #2163 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34963 of 50,301 | #40673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grimes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 26.6).
- •Ps 16 Wakefield does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Ps 16 Wakefield does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Grimes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 93.6%).
- •Grimes School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.9).
- •Ps 16 Wakefield is the larger school with 343 students compared with 330.
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 Grimes School better than Ps 16 Wakefield?
On the Success Index (US), Grimes School ranks higher (35.5 vs 26.6 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 Grimes School and Ps 16 Wakefield?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes School: 330. Ps 16 Wakefield: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes School and Ps 16 Wakefield rank in New York?
Grimes School is 1882nd of 2,536 and Ps 16 Wakefield is 2163rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).