Ps 17 vs Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
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 17
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Ps 17 Buffalo, New York | Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2210 of 2,536 | #2363 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41289 of 50,301 | #43991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 284 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 21.4).
- •Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Ps 17 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Ps 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96.5%).
- •Ps 17 does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.4).
- •Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is the larger school with 396 students compared with 284.
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 17 better than Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 17 ranks higher (25.7 vs 21.4 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 17 and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 17: 284. Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 17 and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy rank in New York?
Ps 17 is 2210th of 2,536 and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is 2363rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).