HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety vs Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Jamaica, New York | Ps 140 Edward K Ellington Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,079 | #1405 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2621 of 16,910 | #25260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 49.9).
- •HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is the larger school with 535 students compared with 270.
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 HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety better than Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
On the Success Index (US), HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety ranks higher (72.8 vs 49.9 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 HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety: 535. Ps 140 Edward K Ellington: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington rank in New York?
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is 560th of 1,079 and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is 1405th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).