Ps 19 Curtis School (The) vs Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 29 km 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 45 Clarence Witherspoon
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Ps 19 Curtis School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon South Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2223 of 2,536 | #2101 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41401 of 50,301 | #39601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Staten Island | South Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 25.5).
- •Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 93.8%).
- •Ps 19 Curtis School (The) does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
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 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon ranks higher (28.4 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 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and South Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 19 Curtis School (The): 464. Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 19 Curtis School (The) and Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon rank in New York?
Ps 19 Curtis School (The) is 2223rd of 2,536 and Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is 2101st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).