Explore Empower Charter School vs New Bridges Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 626 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Empower Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
New Bridges Elementary
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Explore Empower Charter School Brooklyn, New York | New Bridges Elementary Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1870 of 2,536 | #1701 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34679 of 50,301 | #31539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bridges Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 35.9).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 89.4%).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Explore Empower Charter School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 431.
- •Explore Empower Charter School is a charter school while New Bridges Elementary 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 Empower Charter School better than New Bridges Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Bridges Elementary ranks higher (40.6 vs 35.9 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 Explore Empower Charter School and New Bridges Elementary?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Empower Charter School: 500. New Bridges Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Empower Charter School and New Bridges Elementary rank in New York?
Explore Empower Charter School is 1870th of 2,536 and New Bridges Elementary is 1701st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).