Porter Elementary School vs Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
Syracuse · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students
| Measure | Porter Elementary School Syracuse, New York | Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2253 of 2,536 | #942 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #41896 of 50,301 | #6918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 24.7).
- •Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 351.
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 Porter Elementary School better than Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
On the Success Index (US), Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler ranks higher (55.5 vs 24.7 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 Porter Elementary School and Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Elementary School: 351. Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Elementary School and Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler rank in New York?
Porter Elementary School is 2253rd of 2,536 and Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is 942nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).