Explore Empower Charter School vs Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 676 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
Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Explore Empower Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1870 of 2,536 | #2322 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34679 of 50,301 | #43171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Empower Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 22.7).
- •Explore Empower Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.5).
- •Explore Empower Charter School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 199.
- •Explore Empower Charter School is a charter school while Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) 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 Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Empower Charter School ranks higher (35.9 vs 22.7 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 Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Empower Charter School: 500. Ps 243 Weeksville School (The): 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Empower Charter School and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) rank in New York?
Explore Empower Charter School is 1870th of 2,536 and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) is 2322nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).