Explore Charter School vs Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 507 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Explore Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1880 of 2,536 | #1369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34951 of 50,301 | #24703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 35.5).
- •Explore Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 83.9%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Explore Charter School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 180.
- •Explore Charter School is a charter school while Ps 397 Foster-Laurie 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 Explore Charter School better than Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks higher (50.7 vs 35.5 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 Explore Charter School and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Charter School: 574. Ps 397 Foster-Laurie: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Charter School and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie rank in New York?
Explore Charter School is 1880th of 2,536 and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 1369th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).