Northwood Elementary School vs Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Elementary School
Hilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
719 students
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
| Measure | Northwood Elementary School Hilton, New York | Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 2,536 | #781 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7412 of 50,301 | #12902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 81% |
| city | Hilton | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 67.8).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold does better on math proficiency (81% vs 60%).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 70.4%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.0).
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 Northwood Elementary School better than Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 67.8 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 Northwood Elementary School and Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Hilton and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Elementary School: 719. Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Elementary School and Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold rank in New York?
Northwood Elementary School is 502nd of 2,536 and Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 781st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).