Flatbush Ascend Charter School vs Ps 181
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 844 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Ps 181
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
568 students
| Measure | Flatbush Ascend Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 181 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2278 of 2,536 | #2192 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42420 of 50,301 | #41018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 404 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 181 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 23.8).
- •Ps 181 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.6%).
- •Ps 181 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.8).
- •Ps 181 is the larger school with 568 students compared with 404.
- •Flatbush Ascend Charter School is a charter school while Ps 181 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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School better than Ps 181?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 181 ranks higher (26.1 vs 23.8 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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School and Ps 181?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School: 404. Ps 181: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flatbush Ascend Charter School and Ps 181 rank in New York?
Flatbush Ascend Charter School is 2278th of 2,536 and Ps 181 is 2192nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).