Ps 78 vs Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 78
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–2
165 students
| Measure | Ps 78 Staten Island, New York | Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2336 of 2,536 | #1868 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43545 of 50,301 | #34660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 454 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 22.1).
- •Ps 78 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.8%).
- •Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.9).
- •Ps 78 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 165.
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 78 better than Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) ranks higher (36.0 vs 22.1 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 78 and Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 78: 454. Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The): 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 78 and Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) rank in New York?
Ps 78 is 2336th of 2,536 and Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The) is 1868th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).