Hamilton Elementary School vs Ps 153 Helen Keller
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Ps 153 Helen Keller
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Ps 153 Helen Keller Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,536 | #1074 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41924 of 50,301 | #19007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 53% |
| city | Schenectady | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 24.6).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on math proficiency (53% vs 12%).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Ps 153 Helen Keller does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 85%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 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 Hamilton Elementary School better than Ps 153 Helen Keller?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks higher (58.8 vs 24.6 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 Hamilton Elementary School and Ps 153 Helen Keller?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary School: 440. Ps 153 Helen Keller: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary School and Ps 153 Helen Keller rank in New York?
Hamilton Elementary School is 2256th of 2,536 and Ps 153 Helen Keller is 1074th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).