Family Life Academy Charter School II vs Ps 49 Willis Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 242 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Family Life Academy Charter School II
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
858 students
Ps 49 Willis Avenue
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Family Life Academy Charter School II Bronx, New York | Ps 49 Willis Avenue Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2494 of 2,536 | #1555 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47119 of 50,301 | #27988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 49 Willis Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 16.0).
- •Family Life Academy Charter School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 98.4%).
- •Ps 49 Willis Avenue does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.7).
- •Family Life Academy Charter School II is the larger school with 858 students compared with 447.
- •Family Life Academy Charter School II is a charter school while Ps 49 Willis Avenue 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 II better than Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 49 Willis Avenue ranks higher (45.9 vs 16.0 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 II and Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Family Life Academy Charter School II: 858. Ps 49 Willis Avenue: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Family Life Academy Charter School II and Ps 49 Willis Avenue rank in New York?
Family Life Academy Charter School II is 2494th of 2,536 and Ps 49 Willis Avenue is 1555th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).