Ps 140 Edward K Ellington vs Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
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 140 Edward K Ellington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Ps 140 Edward K Ellington Jamaica, New York | Ps 40 Samuel Huntington Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 2,536 | #1944 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25260 of 50,301 | #36279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 33.5).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 96%).
- •Ps 140 Edward K Ellington does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.3).
- •Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is the larger school with 399 students compared with 270.
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 140 Edward K Ellington better than Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 140 Edward K Ellington ranks higher (49.9 vs 33.5 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 140 Edward K Ellington and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington: 270. Ps 40 Samuel Huntington: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 140 Edward K Ellington and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington rank in New York?
Ps 140 Edward K Ellington is 1405th of 2,536 and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is 1944th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).