Ps 121 Throop vs Ps 97
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 121 Throop
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Ps 97
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Ps 121 Throop Bronx, New York | Ps 97 Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 2,536 | #1581 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37238 of 50,301 | #28637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 97 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 32.0).
- •Ps 97 does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Ps 97 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Ps 121 Throop does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Ps 97 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 121 Throop is the larger school with 601 students compared with 578.
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 121 Throop better than Ps 97?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 97 ranks higher (45.0 vs 32.0 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 121 Throop and Ps 97?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 121 Throop: 601. Ps 97: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 121 Throop and Ps 97 rank in New York?
Ps 121 Throop is 1991st of 2,536 and Ps 97 is 1581st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).