Ps 197 Ocean School (The) vs Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York | Ps 5 Ellen Lurie New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,536 | #2164 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39220 of 50,301 | #40674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Far Rockaway | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 26.6).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 5 Ellen Lurie does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.2).
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 Ocean School (The) better than Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 197 Ocean School (The) ranks higher (29.0 vs 26.6 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 197 Ocean School (The) and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Ps 5 Ellen Lurie: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Ocean School (The) and Ps 5 Ellen Lurie rank in New York?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th 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).