Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership vs Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 445 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership Staten Island, New York | Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #592 of 2,536 | #665 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9182 of 50,301 | #10823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 65% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 70.7).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64.5%).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64%).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) is the larger school with 644 students compared with 452.
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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership better than Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.7 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership: 452. Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The): 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) rank in New York?
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is 592nd of 2,536 and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) is 665th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).