Hunters Point Elementary School vs Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Point Elementary School
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
| Measure | Hunters Point Elementary School Long Island City, New York | Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #718 of 2,536 | #734 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11655 of 50,301 | #12091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 497 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Long Island City | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.5 vs 68.9).
- •Hunters Point Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 53.8%).
- •Hunters Point Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Hunters Point Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 426.
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 Hunters Point Elementary School better than Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunters Point Elementary School and Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Point Elementary School: 497. Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Point Elementary School and Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray rank in New York?
Hunters Point Elementary School is 718th of 2,536 and Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray is 734th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).