Ps 4 Maurice Wollin vs Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 4 Maurice Wollin
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
862 students
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Ps 4 Maurice Wollin Staten Island, New York | Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #608 of 2,536 | #665 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9533 of 50,301 | #10823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 862 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 4 Maurice Wollin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 70.7).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 47.8%).
- •Ps 4 Maurice Wollin does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.3).
- •Ps 4 Maurice Wollin is the larger school with 862 students compared with 644.
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 4 Maurice Wollin better than Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 4 Maurice Wollin ranks higher (72.6 vs 70.7 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 4 Maurice Wollin and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 4 Maurice Wollin: 862. Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The): 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 4 Maurice Wollin and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) rank in New York?
Ps 4 Maurice Wollin is 608th of 2,536 and Ps 56 Louis Desario School (The) is 665th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).