Helen B Duffield Elementary School vs Ps 20 Anna Silver
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Ps 20 Anna Silver
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Helen B Duffield Elementary School Ronkonkoma, New York | Ps 20 Anna Silver New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 2,536 | #1635 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6641 of 50,301 | #29762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| city | Ronkonkoma | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 43.3).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 84%).
- •Ps 20 Anna Silver does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.4).
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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School better than Ps 20 Anna Silver?
On the Success Index (US), Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 43.3 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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Ps 20 Anna Silver?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Ronkonkoma and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School: 313. Ps 20 Anna Silver: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Ps 20 Anna Silver rank in New York?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is 463rd of 2,536 and Ps 20 Anna Silver is 1635th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).