Jamaica Children's School vs Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | Jamaica Children's School Jamaica, New York | Ps 140 Edward K Ellington Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 2,536 | #1405 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #30231 of 50,301 | #25260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 257 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 42.6).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Jamaica Children's School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.6).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is the larger school with 270 students compared with 257.
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 Jamaica Children's School better than Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 140 Edward K Ellington ranks higher (49.9 vs 42.6 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 Jamaica Children's School and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamaica Children's School: 257. Ps 140 Edward K Ellington: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamaica Children's School and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington rank in New York?
Jamaica Children's School is 1644th of 2,536 and Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is 1405th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).