Ps 12 James B Colgate vs Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 957 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 12 James B Colgate
Woodside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,187 students
| Measure | Ps 12 James B Colgate Woodside, New York | Ps 7 Louis F Simeone Elmhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 2,536 | #1298 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17950 of 50,301 | #23351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 838 | 1,187 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 1,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| city | Woodside | Elmhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 52.6).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Ps 7 Louis F Simeone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Ps 12 James B Colgate does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 838.
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 12 James B Colgate better than Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.6 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 12 James B Colgate and Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Woodside and Elmhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 12 James B Colgate: 838. Ps 7 Louis F Simeone: 1,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 12 James B Colgate and Ps 7 Louis F Simeone rank in New York?
Ps 12 James B Colgate is 1030th of 2,536 and Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is 1298th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).