Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus vs Ps 38 Roberto Clemente
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
| Measure | Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus New York, New York | Ps 38 Roberto Clemente New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 2,536 | #2466 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7734 of 50,301 | #46083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 18.0).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 38 Roberto Clemente does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is the larger school with 516 students compared with 176.
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 198 Isador E Ida Straus better than Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks higher (75.4 vs 18.0 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 198 Isador E Ida Straus and Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
About 601 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus: 516. Ps 38 Roberto Clemente: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus and Ps 38 Roberto Clemente rank in New York?
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is 515th of 2,536 and Ps 38 Roberto Clemente is 2466th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).