John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Port Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School Port Chester, New York | Ps 214 Michael Friedsam Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2176 of 2,536 | #1839 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40853 of 50,301 | #34122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 725 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Port Chester | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 26.3).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 88.9%).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is the larger school with 728 students compared with 725.
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 Kennedy Elementary School better than Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam ranks higher (36.8 vs 26.3 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Port Chester and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 725. Ps 214 Michael Friedsam: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 2176th of 2,536 and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is 1839th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).