Ps 36 J C Drumgoole vs Ps 42 Eltingville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Ps 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
| Measure | Ps 36 J C Drumgoole Staten Island, New York | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #922 of 2,536 | #884 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15687 of 50,301 | #15068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 866 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.7 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 36 J C Drumgoole does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Ps 36 J C Drumgoole does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville is the larger school with 995 students compared with 866.
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 36 J C Drumgoole better than Ps 42 Eltingville?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Ps 42 Eltingville?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole: 866. Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Ps 42 Eltingville rank in New York?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is 922nd of 2,536 and Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).