Family Life Academy Charter School vs Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Family Life Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Family Life Academy Charter School Bronx, New York | Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2525 of 2,536 | #2177 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #48721 of 50,301 | #40872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.5%).
- •Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.5).
- •Family Life Academy Charter School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 378.
- •Family Life Academy Charter School is a charter school while Ps 199 Shakespeare 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 Family Life Academy Charter School better than Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) ranks higher (26.3 vs 12.4 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 Family Life Academy Charter School and Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Family Life Academy Charter School: 428. Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The): 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Family Life Academy Charter School and Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) rank in New York?
Family Life Academy Charter School is 2525th of 2,536 and Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The) is 2177th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).