Martin Luther King JR #48 vs Ps 1 Courtlandt School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King JR #48
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
Ps 1 Courtlandt School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King JR #48 Buffalo, New York | Ps 1 Courtlandt School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1714 of 2,536 | #2289 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31816 of 50,301 | #42652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Buffalo | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 23.5).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.6%).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
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 JR #48 better than Ps 1 Courtlandt School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks higher (40.2 vs 23.5 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 Martin Luther King JR #48 and Ps 1 Courtlandt School?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King JR #48: 413. Ps 1 Courtlandt School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King JR #48 and Ps 1 Courtlandt School rank in New York?
Martin Luther King JR #48 is 1714th of 2,536 and Ps 1 Courtlandt School is 2289th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).