Ps 32 Gifford School (The) vs Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 32 Gifford School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Ps 32 Gifford School (The) Staten Island, New York | Ps 50 Frank Hankinson Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #810 of 2,536 | #482 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13452 of 50,301 | #7083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 694 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 83% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 50 Frank Hankinson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 67.0).
- •Ps 50 Frank Hankinson does better on math proficiency (83% vs 65%).
- •Ps 50 Frank Hankinson does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Ps 32 Gifford School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Ps 50 Frank Hankinson does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Ps 50 Frank Hankinson is the larger school with 750 students compared with 694.
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 32 Gifford School (The) better than Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 50 Frank Hankinson ranks higher (76.4 vs 67.0 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 32 Gifford School (The) and Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 32 Gifford School (The): 694. Ps 50 Frank Hankinson: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 32 Gifford School (The) and Ps 50 Frank Hankinson rank in New York?
Ps 32 Gifford School (The) is 810th of 2,536 and Ps 50 Frank Hankinson is 482nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).