Ps 52 John C Thompson vs Ps/MS 42 R Vernam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 52 John C Thompson
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
Ps/MS 42 R Vernam
Arverne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
627 students
| Measure | Ps 52 John C Thompson Staten Island, New York | Ps/MS 42 R Vernam Arverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 2,536 | #2350 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #17455 of 50,301 | #43863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 24% |
| city | Staten Island | Arverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 21.6).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on math proficiency (70% vs 24%).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 23%).
- •Ps 52 John C Thompson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 93.3%).
- •Ps/MS 42 R Vernam does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.5).
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 52 John C Thompson better than Ps/MS 42 R Vernam?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 52 John C Thompson ranks higher (61.1 vs 21.6 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 52 John C Thompson and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Arverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 52 John C Thompson: 627. Ps/MS 42 R Vernam: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 52 John C Thompson and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam rank in New York?
Ps 52 John C Thompson is 1008th of 2,536 and Ps/MS 42 R Vernam is 2350th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).