Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park vs Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Staten Island, New York | Ps 44 Thomas C Brown Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1688 of 2,536 | #2464 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31229 of 50,301 | #46027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 18.1).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 92.9%).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is the larger school with 521 students compared with 380.
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 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park better than Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park ranks higher (41.1 vs 18.1 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 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park and Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park: 380. Ps 44 Thomas C Brown: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park and Ps 44 Thomas C Brown rank in New York?
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is 1688th of 2,536 and Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is 2464th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).