Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School vs School 17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
School 17
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
| Measure | Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School Staten Island, New York | School 17 Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1190 of 2,536 | #2435 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21341 of 50,301 | #45251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| city | Staten Island | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 19.4).
- •Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •School 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 80.9%).
- •Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.6).
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 Thomas Dongan School better than School 17?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School ranks higher (55.5 vs 19.4 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 Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School and School 17?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School: 282. School 17: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School and School 17 rank in New York?
Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School is 1190th of 2,536 and School 17 is 2435th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).