Ps 18 Park Terrace vs Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18 Park Terrace
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Ps 18 Park Terrace New York, New York | Ps 5 Ellen Lurie New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2268 of 2,536 | #2164 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42140 of 50,301 | #40674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 179 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 24.3).
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Ps 18 Park Terrace does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 18 Park Terrace does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie is the larger school with 425 students compared with 179.
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 18 Park Terrace better than Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 5 Ellen Lurie ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.3 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 18 Park Terrace and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
About 320 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18 Park Terrace: 179. Ps 5 Ellen Lurie: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 Park Terrace and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie rank in New York?
Ps 18 Park Terrace is 2268th of 2,536 and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie is 2164th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).