Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop vs Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop Jamaica, New York | Ps 40 Samuel Huntington Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2203 of 2,536 | #1944 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41161 of 50,301 | #36279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 40 Samuel Huntington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 25.9).
- •Ps 40 Samuel Huntington does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Ps 40 Samuel Huntington does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 96%).
- •Ps 40 Samuel Huntington does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is the larger school with 661 students compared with 399.
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 160 Walter Francis Bishop better than Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 40 Samuel Huntington ranks higher (33.5 vs 25.9 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 160 Walter Francis Bishop and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop: 661. Ps 40 Samuel Huntington: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop and Ps 40 Samuel Huntington rank in New York?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is 2203rd 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).