Ps 42 Eltingville vs Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
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 42 Eltingville
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
995 students
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Ps 42 Eltingville Staten Island, New York | Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #884 of 2,536 | #591 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15068 of 50,301 | #9134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 995 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 49.4%).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.1).
- •Ps 42 Eltingville is the larger school with 995 students compared with 542.
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 8 Shirlee Solomon?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks higher (73.2 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 8 Shirlee Solomon?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 42 Eltingville: 995. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 42 Eltingville and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon rank in New York?
Ps 42 Eltingville is 884th of 2,536 and Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 591st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).