Ps 42 Eltingville vs Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York | Ps 55 Henry M Boehm Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 2,536 | #812 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15068 of 50,301 | #13514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 995 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 48.9%).
- •Ps 55 Henry M Boehm does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville is the larger school with 995 students compared with 512.
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 42 Eltingville better than Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 55 Henry M Boehm ranks higher (66.9 vs 64.6 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 42 Eltingville and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Ps 55 Henry M Boehm: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 42 Eltingville and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm rank in New York?
Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 and Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is 812th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).