Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School vs Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School Brooklyn, New York | Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2517 of 2,536 | #554 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #48366 of 50,301 | #2589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 95% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 13.3).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 17%).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 22%).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 96.6%).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.4).
- •Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is the larger school with 417 students compared with 355.
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 Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School better than Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS?
On the Success Index (US), Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS ranks higher (72.9 vs 13.3 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 Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School and Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School: 355. Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School and Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS rank in New York?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is 2517th of 2,536 and Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HS is 554th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).