Ps 204 Vince Lombardi vs Ps 42 Eltingville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 204 Vince Lombardi
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
994 students
Ps 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
| Measure | Ps 204 Vince Lombardi Brooklyn, New York | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 2,536 | #884 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14484 of 50,301 | #15068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 994 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Brooklyn | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.5 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 204 Vince Lombardi does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Ps 204 Vince Lombardi does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 78.3%).
- •Ps 204 Vince Lombardi does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville is the larger school with 995 students compared with 994.
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 204 Vince Lombardi better than Ps 42 Eltingville?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 204 Vince Lombardi and Ps 42 Eltingville?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 204 Vince Lombardi: 994. Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 204 Vince Lombardi and Ps 42 Eltingville rank in New York?
Ps 204 Vince Lombardi is 849th of 2,536 and Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).