Christopher Avenue Community School vs Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 650 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Avenue Community School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | Christopher Avenue Community School Brooklyn, New York | Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2294 of 2,536 | #2301 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42739 of 50,301 | #42845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 297 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.3 vs 23.2).
- •Christopher Avenue Community School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is the larger school with 298 students compared with 297.
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 Christopher Avenue Community School better than Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
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 Christopher Avenue Community School and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Avenue Community School: 297. Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Avenue Community School and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer rank in New York?
Christopher Avenue Community School is 2294th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is 2301st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).