Ps 103 Hector Fontanez vs Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Ps 103 Hector Fontanez Bronx, New York | Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2091 of 2,536 | #1510 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39356 of 50,301 | #27315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 774 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| city | Bronx | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 28.8).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Ps 103 Hector Fontanez does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 774.
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 Ps 103 Hector Fontanez better than Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks higher (46.8 vs 28.8 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 Ps 103 Hector Fontanez and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez: 774. Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 103 Hector Fontanez and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School rank in New York?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is 2091st of 2,536 and Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is 1510th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).