Ps 130 Hernando de Soto vs Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 700 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 130 Hernando de Soto
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Ps 130 Hernando de Soto New York, New York | Ps 42 Benjamin Altman New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #407 of 2,536 | #624 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5574 of 50,301 | #9879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 130 Hernando de Soto scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 72.1).
- •Ps 130 Hernando de Soto does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Ps 130 Hernando de Soto does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Ps 130 Hernando de Soto does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Ps 42 Benjamin Altman does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 130 Hernando de Soto is the larger school with 526 students compared with 476.
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 130 Hernando de Soto better than Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 130 Hernando de Soto ranks higher (79.0 vs 72.1 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 130 Hernando de Soto and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
About 700 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 130 Hernando de Soto: 526. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 130 Hernando de Soto and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman rank in New York?
Ps 130 Hernando de Soto is 407th of 2,536 and Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 624th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).