Community Roots Charter School vs Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 406 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Roots Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
112 students
| Measure | Community Roots Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 2,536 | #2513 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3165 of 50,301 | #48145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Roots Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 13.9).
- •Community Roots Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 96.4%).
- •Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.0).
- •Community Roots Charter School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 112.
- •Community Roots Charter School is a charter school while Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 Community Roots Charter School better than Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
On the Success Index (US), Community Roots Charter School ranks higher (83.4 vs 13.9 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 Community Roots Charter School and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Roots Charter School: 473. Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Roots Charter School and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford rank in New York?
Community Roots Charter School is 274th of 2,536 and Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is 2513th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).