Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School vs Ps 5 Port Morris
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 301 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Ps 5 Port Morris
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York | Ps 5 Port Morris Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2013 of 2,536 | #2259 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37750 of 50,301 | #42019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 303 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 24.5).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 5 Port Morris does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Ps 5 Port Morris is the larger school with 630 students compared with 303.
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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School better than Ps 5 Port Morris?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School ranks higher (31.2 vs 24.5 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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 5 Port Morris?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School: 303. Ps 5 Port Morris: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 5 Port Morris rank in New York?
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 and Ps 5 Port Morris is 2259th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).