Floyd Bell Elementary School vs Ps 289 George V Brower
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floyd Bell Elementary School
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Ps 289 George V Brower
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Floyd Bell Elementary School Kirkwood, New York | Ps 289 George V Brower Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1130 of 2,536 | #1433 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20266 of 50,301 | #25908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Kirkwood | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 48.9).
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Floyd Bell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Ps 289 George V Brower does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.6).
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 Floyd Bell Elementary School better than Ps 289 George V Brower?
On the Success Index (US), Floyd Bell Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 48.9 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 Floyd Bell Elementary School and Ps 289 George V Brower?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floyd Bell Elementary School: 280. Ps 289 George V Brower: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floyd Bell Elementary School and Ps 289 George V Brower rank in New York?
Floyd Bell Elementary School is 1130th of 2,536 and Ps 289 George V Brower is 1433rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).