Ps 19 Curtis School (The) vs Ps 20 Port Richmond
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 783 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 19 Curtis School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Ps 20 Port Richmond
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
| Measure | Ps 19 Curtis School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 20 Port Richmond Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2223 of 2,536 | #2153 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41401 of 50,301 | #40535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 20 Port Richmond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 25.5).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Ps 20 Port Richmond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Ps 20 Port Richmond does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.5).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) is the larger school with 464 students compared with 277.
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 19 Curtis School (The) better than Ps 20 Port Richmond?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 20 Port Richmond ranks higher (26.8 vs 25.5 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 19 Curtis School (The) and Ps 20 Port Richmond?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 19 Curtis School (The): 464. Ps 20 Port Richmond: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 19 Curtis School (The) and Ps 20 Port Richmond rank in New York?
Ps 19 Curtis School (The) is 2223rd of 2,536 and Ps 20 Port Richmond is 2153rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).