Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe vs Thiells Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 52 km 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
Thiells Elementary School
Thiells · Public elementary · Grades K–3
706 students
| Measure | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York | Thiells Elementary School Thiells, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1730 of 2,536 | #1317 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32204 of 50,301 | #23645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 706 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Jackson Heights | Thiells |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thiells Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 39.6).
- •Thiells Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Thiells Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Thiells Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
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 Thiells Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thiells Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 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 Thiells Elementary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Jackson Heights and Thiells in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Thiells Elementary School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe and Thiells Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 and Thiells Elementary School is 1317th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).