Brownsville Ascend Charter School vs Ps 156 Waverly
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 381 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Brownsville Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2500 of 2,536 | #2134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47337 of 50,301 | #40167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 156 Waverly scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 15.6).
- •Brownsville Ascend Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 94.8%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.5).
- •Brownsville Ascend Charter School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 421.
- •Brownsville Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Ps 156 Waverly is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brownsville Ascend Charter School better than Ps 156 Waverly?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 156 Waverly ranks higher (27.4 vs 15.6 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 Brownsville Ascend Charter School and Ps 156 Waverly?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School: 591. Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Ascend Charter School and Ps 156 Waverly rank in New York?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is 2500th of 2,536 and Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).