Ps 197 Ocean School (The) vs Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 924 m 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
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Far Rockaway, New York | Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,536 | #2266 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39220 of 50,301 | #42089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 24.4).
- •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 25%).
- •Ps 197 Ocean School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) is the larger school with 542 students compared with 425.
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 Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 197 Ocean School (The) ranks higher (29.0 vs 24.4 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 Ocean School (The) and Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The)?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The): 425. Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The): 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 197 Ocean School (The) and Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) rank in New York?
Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 2085th of 2,536 and Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) is 2266th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).