Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe vs Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 215 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York | Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1730 of 2,536 | #1540 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32204 of 50,301 | #27709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 706 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| city | Jackson Heights | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 39.6).
- •Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 92.2%).
- •Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.6).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is the larger school with 706 students compared with 447.
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 149 Christa McAuliffe better than Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts ranks higher (46.3 vs 39.6 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 149 Christa McAuliffe and Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts?
About 215 m in a straight line, between Jackson Heights and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe and Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts rank in New York?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 and Ps 280 Home of the Lionhearts is 1540th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).