Ps 143 Louis Armstrong vs Ps 321 William Penn
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
Corona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,344 students
Ps 321 William Penn
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,305 students
| Measure | Ps 143 Louis Armstrong Corona, New York | Ps 321 William Penn Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2264 of 2,536 | #159 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42087 of 50,301 | #1280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,344 | 1,305 |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | 1,305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 87% |
| city | Corona | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 321 William Penn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 24.4).
- •Ps 321 William Penn does better on math proficiency (87% vs 30%).
- •Ps 321 William Penn does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 26%).
- •Ps 321 William Penn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 92.7%).
- •Ps 143 Louis Armstrong does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.1).
- •Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 1,305.
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 143 Louis Armstrong better than Ps 321 William Penn?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 321 William Penn ranks higher (88.1 vs 24.4 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 143 Louis Armstrong and Ps 321 William Penn?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Corona and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong: 1,344. Ps 321 William Penn: 1,305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 143 Louis Armstrong and Ps 321 William Penn rank in New York?
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is 2264th of 2,536 and Ps 321 William Penn is 159th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).