School 17 vs School 5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 17
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
School 5
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
572 students
| Measure | School 17 Yonkers, New York | School 5 Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2435 of 2,536 | #2451 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45251 of 50,301 | #45679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 282 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 18.7).
- •School 5 does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •School 5 does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •School 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 71.5%).
- •School 17 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.2).
- •School 5 is the larger school with 572 students compared with 282.
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 School 17 better than School 5?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are School 17 and School 5?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 17: 282. School 5: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 17 and School 5 rank in New York?
School 17 is 2435th of 2,536 and School 5 is 2451st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).