Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini vs Ps 81 Robert J Christen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Ps 81 Robert J Christen
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
715 students
| Measure | Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini Brooklyn, New York | Ps 81 Robert J Christen Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1284 of 2,536 | #556 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23204 of 50,301 | #8537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 715 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| city | Brooklyn | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 81 Robert J Christen scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 52.8).
- •Ps 81 Robert J Christen does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Ps 81 Robert J Christen does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Ps 81 Robert J Christen does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 82.2%).
- •Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
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 216 Arturo Toscanini better than Ps 81 Robert J Christen?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 81 Robert J Christen ranks higher (74.1 vs 52.8 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 216 Arturo Toscanini and Ps 81 Robert J Christen?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini: 715. Ps 81 Robert J Christen: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini and Ps 81 Robert J Christen rank in New York?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is 1284th of 2,536 and Ps 81 Robert J Christen is 556th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).