Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 472 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Buffalo, New York | Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1121 of 2,536 | #105 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20058 of 50,301 | #767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 88% |
| city | Buffalo | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 57.3).
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus does better on math proficiency (88% vs 51%).
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 40.2%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School better than Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks higher (90.1 vs 57.3 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 570. Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus rank in New York?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 1121st of 2,536 and Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 105th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).