Martin Luther King Elementary School vs Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Wyandanch · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
538 students
Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Elementary School Wyandanch, New York | Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2201 of 2,536 | #130 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41144 of 50,301 | #1013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 86% |
| city | Wyandanch | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 25.9).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on math proficiency (86% vs 26%).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 25%).
- •Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 78.1%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.9).
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 Martin Luther King Elementary School better than Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens ranks higher (89.0 vs 25.9 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 Martin Luther King Elementary School and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Wyandanch and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Elementary School: 538. Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Elementary School and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens rank in New York?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is 2201st of 2,536 and Ps 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is 130th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).