Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy vs Ps 79 Francis Lewis
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 951 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Ps 79 Francis Lewis
Whitestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,088 students
| Measure | Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy Whitestone, New York | Ps 79 Francis Lewis Whitestone, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #577 of 2,536 | #717 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8802 of 50,301 | #11616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 559 | 1,088 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,088 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| city | Whitestone | Whitestone |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 69.6).
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 66.9%).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Ps 79 Francis Lewis is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 559.
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 193 Alfred J Kennedy better than Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.6 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 193 Alfred J Kennedy and Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Whitestone and Whitestone in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy: 559. Ps 79 Francis Lewis: 1,088. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy and Ps 79 Francis Lewis rank in New York?
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is 577th of 2,536 and Ps 79 Francis Lewis is 717th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).