Ps 120 vs Ps 219 Paul Klapper
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 120
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
Ps 219 Paul Klapper
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
596 students
| Measure | Ps 120 Flushing, New York | Ps 219 Paul Klapper Flushing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 2,536 | #866 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20609 of 50,301 | #14812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 748 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| city | Flushing | Flushing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 56.5).
- •Ps 120 does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Ps 219 Paul Klapper does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 120 is the larger school with 748 students compared with 596.
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 120 better than Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 219 Paul Klapper ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.5 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 120 and Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flushing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 120: 748. Ps 219 Paul Klapper: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 120 and Ps 219 Paul Klapper rank in New York?
Ps 120 is 1147th of 2,536 and Ps 219 Paul Klapper is 866th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).