Ps 160 William T Sampson vs Ps 48 William G Wilcox
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 160 William T Sampson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students
Ps 48 William G Wilcox
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
964 students
| Measure | Ps 160 William T Sampson Brooklyn, New York | Ps 48 William G Wilcox Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #904 of 2,536 | #600 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15398 of 50,301 | #9406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 965 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| city | Brooklyn | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 64.1).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Ps 48 William G Wilcox does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 97%).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson is the larger school with 965 students compared with 964.
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 William T Sampson better than Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 48 William G Wilcox ranks higher (72.8 vs 64.1 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 William T Sampson and Ps 48 William G Wilcox?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 160 William T Sampson: 965. Ps 48 William G Wilcox: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 160 William T Sampson and Ps 48 William G Wilcox rank in New York?
Ps 160 William T Sampson is 904th of 2,536 and Ps 48 William G Wilcox is 600th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).