John Lewis Childs School vs Ps 82 Hammond
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Lewis Childs School
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
674 students
Ps 82 Hammond
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
| Measure | John Lewis Childs School Floral Park, New York | Ps 82 Hammond Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 2,536 | #1928 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4985 of 50,301 | #36067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| city | Floral Park | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lewis Childs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 33.8).
- •John Lewis Childs School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •John Lewis Childs School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •John Lewis Childs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 89%).
- •Ps 82 Hammond does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
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 Lewis Childs School better than Ps 82 Hammond?
On the Success Index (US), John Lewis Childs School ranks higher (80.0 vs 33.8 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 Lewis Childs School and Ps 82 Hammond?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Floral Park and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Lewis Childs School: 674. Ps 82 Hammond: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Lewis Childs School and Ps 82 Hammond rank in New York?
John Lewis Childs School is 377th of 2,536 and Ps 82 Hammond is 1928th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).