Ps 36 J C Drumgoole vs Ps 5 Huguenot
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 5 Huguenot
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Ps 36 J C Drumgoole Staten Island, New York | Ps 5 Huguenot Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #922 of 2,536 | #281 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15687 of 50,301 | #3293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 866 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 5 Huguenot scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 63.7).
- •Ps 5 Huguenot does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Ps 5 Huguenot does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Ps 5 Huguenot does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 45.7%).
- •Ps 36 J C Drumgoole does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is the larger school with 866 students compared with 317.
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 5 Huguenot?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 5 Huguenot ranks higher (83.2 vs 63.7 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 36 J C Drumgoole and Ps 5 Huguenot?
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 5 Huguenot: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Ps 5 Huguenot rank in New York?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is 922nd of 2,536 and Ps 5 Huguenot is 281st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).