Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell vs William Lynch School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 29 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
William Lynch School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell New York, New York | William Lynch School (The) New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1798 of 2,536 | #1840 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33311 of 50,301 | #34143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 387 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 36.8).
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •William Lynch School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 89.1%).
- •William Lynch School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is the larger school with 387 students compared with 315.
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 153 Adam Clayton Powell better than William Lynch School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks higher (38.0 vs 36.8 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 153 Adam Clayton Powell and William Lynch School (The)?
About 29 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell: 387. William Lynch School (The): 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell and William Lynch School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 1798th of 2,536 and William Lynch School (The) is 1840th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).