Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan vs Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
689 students
Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
689 students
| Measure | Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan Woodside, New York | Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island Roosevelt Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1134 of 2,536 | #555 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20353 of 50,301 | #8470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 689 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| city | Woodside | Roosevelt Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 56.9).
- •Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.8).
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 11 Kathryn Phelan better than Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks higher (74.2 vs 56.9 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 11 Kathryn Phelan and Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Woodside and Roosevelt Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan: 689. Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan and Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island rank in New York?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is 1134th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island is 555th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).