Jefferson School vs Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
297 students
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
| Measure | Jefferson School Huntington, New York | Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 2,536 | #1787 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16183 of 50,301 | #33109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Huntington | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 38.3).
- •Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Jefferson School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
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 Jefferson School better than Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson School ranks higher (62.9 vs 38.3 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 Jefferson School and Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Huntington and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson School: 297. Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson School and Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling rank in New York?
Jefferson School is 950th of 2,536 and Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling is 1787th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).