Poestenkill Elementary School vs Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York | Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 2,536 | #1731 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9334 of 50,301 | #32205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| city | Poestenkill | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poestenkill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 39.6).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.9).
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 Poestenkill Elementary School better than Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Poestenkill Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 39.6 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 Poestenkill Elementary School and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Poestenkill and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The): 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poestenkill Elementary School and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) rank in New York?
Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is 1731st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).