Ps 197 John B Russwurm vs Ps 38 Rosedale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Ps 38 Rosedale
Rosedale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
223 students
| Measure | Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York, New York | Ps 38 Rosedale Rosedale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2479 of 2,536 | #923 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46395 of 50,301 | #15688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 62% |
| city | New York | Rosedale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 38 Rosedale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 17.4).
- •Ps 38 Rosedale does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Ps 38 Rosedale does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Ps 38 Rosedale does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 94.2%).
- •Ps 197 John B Russwurm does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Ps 197 John B Russwurm is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 197 John B Russwurm better than Ps 38 Rosedale?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 38 Rosedale ranks higher (63.7 vs 17.4 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 197 John B Russwurm and Ps 38 Rosedale?
About 23 km in a straight line, between New York and Rosedale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm: 224. Ps 38 Rosedale: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 John B Russwurm and Ps 38 Rosedale rank in New York?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 2479th of 2,536 and Ps 38 Rosedale is 923rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).