Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School vs Ps 82 Hammond
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 714 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Ps 82 Hammond
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
| Measure | Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Jamaica, New York | Ps 82 Hammond Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1510 of 2,536 | #1928 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27315 of 50,301 | #36067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 775 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Jamaica | 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 33.8).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 89%).
- •Ps 82 Hammond does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 674.
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 117 J Keld/Briarwood School better than Ps 82 Hammond?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks higher (46.8 vs 33.8 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 117 J Keld/Briarwood School and Ps 82 Hammond?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School: 775. Ps 82 Hammond: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School and Ps 82 Hammond rank in New York?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is 1510th of 2,536 and Ps 82 Hammond is 1928th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).