Ps 20 John Bowne vs Ps 42 Eltingville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 20 John Bowne
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
Ps 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
| Measure | Ps 20 John Bowne Flushing, New York | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 2,536 | #884 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21111 of 50,301 | #15068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 995 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Flushing | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 42 Eltingville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 55.8).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 87.2%).
- •Ps 20 John Bowne does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
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 20 John Bowne better than Ps 42 Eltingville?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 42 Eltingville ranks higher (64.6 vs 55.8 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 20 John Bowne and Ps 42 Eltingville?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 20 John Bowne: 995. Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 20 John Bowne and Ps 42 Eltingville rank in New York?
Ps 20 John Bowne is 1182nd of 2,536 and Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).