Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull vs Ps 52 John C Thompson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Hollis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Ps 52 John C Thompson
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull Hollis, New York | Ps 52 John C Thompson Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1756 of 2,536 | #1008 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32630 of 50,301 | #17455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 70% |
| city | Hollis | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 39.0).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 81.9%).
- •Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson is the larger school with 627 students compared with 626.
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 35 Nathaniel Woodhull better than Ps 52 John C Thompson?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 52 John C Thompson ranks higher (61.1 vs 39.0 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 35 Nathaniel Woodhull and Ps 52 John C Thompson?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Hollis and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull: 626. Ps 52 John C Thompson: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull and Ps 52 John C Thompson rank in New York?
Ps 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is 1756th of 2,536 and Ps 52 John C Thompson is 1008th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).