Growing Up Green Charter School vs Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growing Up Green Charter School
Long Island City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
| Measure | Growing Up Green Charter School Long Island City, New York | Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1163 of 2,536 | #2512 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20884 of 50,301 | #47927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 692 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Growing Up Green Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 14.4).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.5).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 554.
- •Growing Up Green Charter School is a charter school while Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell 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 Growing Up Green Charter School better than Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
On the Success Index (US), Growing Up Green Charter School ranks higher (56.1 vs 14.4 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 Growing Up Green Charter School and Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growing Up Green Charter School: 692. Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growing Up Green Charter School and Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell rank in New York?
Growing Up Green Charter School is 1163rd of 2,536 and Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell is 2512th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).