James Weldon Johnson School vs Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km 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 198 Isador E Ida Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | James Weldon Johnson School New York, New York | Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2241 of 2,536 | #515 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41645 of 50,301 | #7734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 72% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 25.1).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 23%).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 95.5%).
- •James Weldon Johnson School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
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 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks higher (75.4 vs 25.1 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 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Weldon Johnson School: 516. Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Weldon Johnson School and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus rank in New York?
James Weldon Johnson School is 2241st of 2,536 and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is 515th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).