Ps 51 Elias Howe vs Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 51 Elias Howe
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Ps 51 Elias Howe New York, New York | Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1358 of 2,536 | #1582 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24414 of 50,301 | #28642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 51 Elias Howe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 45.0).
- •Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 76.7%).
- •Ps 51 Elias Howe is the larger school with 451 students compared with 365.
- •Ps 51 Elias Howe is a public school while Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 51 Elias Howe better than Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 51 Elias Howe ranks higher (51.1 vs 45.0 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 51 Elias Howe and Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards?
About 293 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 51 Elias Howe: 451. Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 51 Elias Howe and Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards rank in New York?
Ps 51 Elias Howe is 1358th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards is 1582nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).