Global Community Charter School vs Ps 197 John B Russwurm
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 480 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Community Charter School
New York · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
477 students
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Global Community Charter School New York, New York | Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2035 of 2,536 | #2479 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38260 of 50,301 | #46395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Community Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 17.4).
- •Global Community Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Ps 197 John B Russwurm does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.9).
- •Global Community Charter School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 224.
- •Global Community Charter School is a charter school while Ps 197 John B Russwurm 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 Global Community Charter School better than Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
On the Success Index (US), Global Community Charter School ranks higher (30.4 vs 17.4 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 Global Community Charter School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
About 480 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Community Charter School: 477. Ps 197 John B Russwurm: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Community Charter School and Ps 197 John B Russwurm rank in New York?
Global Community Charter School is 2035th of 2,536 and Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 2479th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).