Howell Road School vs Ps 60 Alice Austen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students
Ps 60 Alice Austen
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | Howell Road School Valley Stream, New York | Ps 60 Alice Austen Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 2,536 | #1387 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11014 of 50,301 | #24937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| city | Valley Stream | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 50.4).
- •Howell Road School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Howell Road School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Howell Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 69.9%).
- •Ps 60 Alice Austen does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
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 Howell Road School better than Ps 60 Alice Austen?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Road School ranks higher (70.4 vs 50.4 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 Howell Road School and Ps 60 Alice Austen?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Road School: 599. Ps 60 Alice Austen: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Road School and Ps 60 Alice Austen rank in New York?
Howell Road School is 681st of 2,536 and Ps 60 Alice Austen is 1387th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).