Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt vs Ps 173
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 428 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Ps 173
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students
| Measure | Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt New York, New York | Ps 173 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2158 of 2,536 | #1847 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40607 of 50,301 | #34269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 350 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 173 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 26.7).
- •Ps 173 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Ps 173 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Ps 173 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.3).
- •Ps 173 is the larger school with 597 students compared with 350.
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 115 Alexander Humboldt better than Ps 173?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 173 ranks higher (36.6 vs 26.7 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 Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt and Ps 173?
About 428 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt: 350. Ps 173: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt and Ps 173 rank in New York?
Ps 115 Alexander Humboldt is 2158th of 2,536 and Ps 173 is 1847th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).