Matthew Paterson Elementary School vs Ps 19 Curtis School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students
Ps 19 Curtis School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Matthew Paterson Elementary School Patterson, New York | Ps 19 Curtis School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 2,536 | #2223 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10957 of 50,301 | #41401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Patterson | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 25.5).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
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 Matthew Paterson Elementary School better than Ps 19 Curtis School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Paterson Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 25.5 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 Matthew Paterson Elementary School and Ps 19 Curtis School (The)?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Paterson Elementary School: 464. Ps 19 Curtis School (The): 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Paterson Elementary School and Ps 19 Curtis School (The) rank in New York?
Matthew Paterson Elementary School is 676th of 2,536 and Ps 19 Curtis School (The) is 2223rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).