Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence vs Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence Brooklyn, New York | Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 2,536 | #1688 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3800 of 50,301 | #31229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 41.1).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on math proficiency (96% vs 42%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 42%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 88.7%).
- •Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
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 172 Beacon School of Excellence better than Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks higher (82.2 vs 41.1 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 172 Beacon School of Excellence and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 380. Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park rank in New York?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 301st of 2,536 and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is 1688th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).