Ps 29 John M Harrigan vs Smallwood Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Smallwood Drive School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Ps 29 John M Harrigan Brooklyn, New York | Smallwood Drive School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #277 of 2,536 | #361 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3240 of 50,301 | #4680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 708 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| city | Brooklyn | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 80.6).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on math proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Ps 29 John M Harrigan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 16.7%).
- •Smallwood Drive School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
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 29 John M Harrigan better than Smallwood Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 29 John M Harrigan ranks higher (83.3 vs 80.6 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 29 John M Harrigan and Smallwood Drive School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 29 John M Harrigan: 708. Smallwood Drive School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 29 John M Harrigan and Smallwood Drive School rank in New York?
Ps 29 John M Harrigan is 277th of 2,536 and Smallwood Drive School is 361st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).