Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell vs Ps 86 Irvington (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 296 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Ps 86 Irvington (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell Brooklyn, New York | Ps 86 Irvington (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2095 of 2,536 | #1913 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39483 of 50,301 | #35662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 28.6).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Ps 86 Irvington (The) is the larger school with 347 students compared with 296.
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 116 Elizabeth L Farrell better than Ps 86 Irvington (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 Irvington (The) ranks higher (34.4 vs 28.6 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 116 Elizabeth L Farrell and Ps 86 Irvington (The)?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell: 296. Ps 86 Irvington (The): 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell and Ps 86 Irvington (The) rank in New York?
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 2095th of 2,536 and Ps 86 Irvington (The) is 1913th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).