Jhs 291 Roland Hayes vs Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 302 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Jhs 291 Roland Hayes Brooklyn, New York | Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #708 of 785 | #2095 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13398 of 15,369 | #39483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 294 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 36% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 22.1).
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Jhs 291 Roland Hayes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 91.2%).
- •Jhs 291 Roland Hayes does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.3).
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is the larger school with 296 students compared with 294.
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 Jhs 291 Roland Hayes better than Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.1 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 Jhs 291 Roland Hayes and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
About 302 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes: 294. Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 291 Roland Hayes and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell rank in New York?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is 708th of 785 and Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 2095th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).