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John F Hughes Elementary School vs Ps 277

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn F Hughes Elementary School
Utica, New York
Ps 277
Bronx, New York
Success Index (US)
27
Lower 50%
21
Lower 50%
State rank#2136 of 2,536#2395 of 2,536
National rank#40216 of 50,301#44549 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades PKโ€“5
Students347347
Enrollment347347
Free/reduced-price lunch80.1%97.4%
Students per teacher11.615.1
Reading proficiency17%27%
Math proficiency30%32%
cityUticaBronx
stateNew YorkNew York
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJohn F Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 20.5).
  • โ€ขPs 277 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขPs 277 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขJohn F Hughes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 97.4%).
  • โ€ขJohn F Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).

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 John F Hughes Elementary School better than Ps 277?

On the Success Index (US), John F Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.5 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 John F Hughes Elementary School and Ps 277?

About 276 km in a straight line, between Utica and Bronx in New York.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John F Hughes Elementary School: 347. Ps 277: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John F Hughes Elementary School and Ps 277 rank in New York?

John F Hughes Elementary School is 2136th of 2,536 and Ps 277 is 2395th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).