Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11203 · New York City Geographic District #18
#1932 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#36132 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #18 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1932nd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 286.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks 357th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 268 Emma Lazarus by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students · 174 m away
Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc
Brooklyn · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,262 students · 174 m away
Ps 219 Kennedy-King
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 487 m away
Lamad Academy Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
165 students · 487 m away
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 625 m away
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students · 654 m away
East Brooklyn Community High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
164 students · 670 m away
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students · 745 m away
Ps 770 New American Academy
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students · 745 m away
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
141 students · 796 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 268 Emma Lazarus a good school?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus has a Success Index (US) of 33.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1932 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 268 Emma Lazarus rank in New York?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks #1932 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #36132 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus had 286 students in 2025.
Is Ps 268 Emma Lazarus a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 268 Emma Lazarus; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.