Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School vs Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 432 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 62 Inocensio Casanova
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Bronx, New York | Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2013 of 2,536 | #2150 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37750 of 50,301 | #40483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| 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 26.9).
- •Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •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 97.7%).
- •Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
- •Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is the larger school with 427 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 62 Inocensio Casanova?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.9 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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova?
About 432 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 62 Inocensio Casanova: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School and Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova rank in New York?
Ps 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is 2013th of 2,536 and Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is 2150th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).