Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) vs Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 195 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
134 students
| Measure | Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) New York, New York | Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2229 of 2,536 | #1318 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41472 of 50,301 | #23646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 25.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 134.
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 200 James McCune Smith School (The) better than Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School ranks higher (52.2 vs 25.4 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 200 James McCune Smith School (The) and Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
About 195 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The): 274. Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) and Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School rank in New York?
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) is 2229th of 2,536 and Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is 1318th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).