Kernan Elementary School vs Ps 109
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kernan Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
585 students
Ps 109
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
| Measure | Kernan Elementary School Utica, New York | Ps 109 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2351 of 2,536 | #2027 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43908 of 50,301 | #38041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 585 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Utica | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 109 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 21.5).
- •Ps 109 does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Ps 109 does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Kernan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 109 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
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 Kernan Elementary School better than Ps 109?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 109 ranks higher (30.8 vs 21.5 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 Kernan Elementary School and Ps 109?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Utica and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kernan Elementary School: 585. Ps 109: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kernan Elementary School and Ps 109 rank in New York?
Kernan Elementary School is 2351st of 2,536 and Ps 109 is 2027th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).