Paula Hedbavny School vs Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paula Hedbavny School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
258 students
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Paula Hedbavny School New York, New York | Ps 5 Ellen Lurie New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 2,536 | #2164 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #19884 of 50,301 | #40674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 258 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paula Hedbavny School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 26.6).
- •Paula Hedbavny School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Paula Hedbavny School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Paula Hedbavny School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Paula Hedbavny School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie is the larger school with 425 students compared with 258.
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 Paula Hedbavny School better than Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
On the Success Index (US), Paula Hedbavny School ranks higher (57.6 vs 26.6 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 Paula Hedbavny School and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
About 320 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paula Hedbavny School: 258. Ps 5 Ellen Lurie: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paula Hedbavny School and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie rank in New York?
Paula Hedbavny School is 1115th of 2,536 and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie is 2164th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).