Pioneer Academy vs Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Academy
Corona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
Corona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,344 students
| Measure | Pioneer Academy Corona, New York | Ps 143 Louis Armstrong Corona, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1850 of 2,536 | #2264 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34327 of 50,301 | #42087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 687 | 1,344 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 1,344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Corona | Corona |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 24.4).
- •Pioneer Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Pioneer Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Ps 143 Louis Armstrong does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Pioneer Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 687.
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 Pioneer Academy better than Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Academy ranks higher (36.5 vs 24.4 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 Pioneer Academy and Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Corona and Corona in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Academy: 687. Ps 143 Louis Armstrong: 1,344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Academy and Ps 143 Louis Armstrong rank in New York?
Pioneer Academy is 1850th of 2,536 and Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is 2264th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).