James Weldon Johnson School vs Ps 155 William Paca
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 463 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Weldon Johnson School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
516 students
Ps 155 William Paca
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
| Measure | James Weldon Johnson School New York, New York | Ps 155 William Paca New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2241 of 2,536 | #2482 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41645 of 50,301 | #46443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Weldon Johnson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 17.3).
- •James Weldon Johnson School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •James Weldon Johnson School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •James Weldon Johnson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 155 William Paca does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.2).
- •James Weldon Johnson School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 192.
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 James Weldon Johnson School better than Ps 155 William Paca?
On the Success Index (US), James Weldon Johnson School ranks higher (25.1 vs 17.3 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 James Weldon Johnson School and Ps 155 William Paca?
About 463 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Weldon Johnson School: 516. Ps 155 William Paca: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Weldon Johnson School and Ps 155 William Paca rank in New York?
James Weldon Johnson School is 2241st of 2,536 and Ps 155 William Paca is 2482nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).