Gordon Parks School (The) vs Ps 156 Laurelton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 610 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Parks School (The)
Rosedale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
561 students
Ps 156 Laurelton
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Gordon Parks School (The) Rosedale, New York | Ps 156 Laurelton Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1515 of 2,536 | #2207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27383 of 50,301 | #41236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Rosedale | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Parks School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 25.8).
- •Gordon Parks School (The) does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Gordon Parks School (The) does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Gordon Parks School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 84.3%).
- •Gordon Parks School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.5).
- •Gordon Parks School (The) is the larger school with 561 students compared with 172.
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 Gordon Parks School (The) better than Ps 156 Laurelton?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Parks School (The) ranks higher (46.7 vs 25.8 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 Gordon Parks School (The) and Ps 156 Laurelton?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Rosedale and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Parks School (The): 561. Ps 156 Laurelton: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Parks School (The) and Ps 156 Laurelton rank in New York?
Gordon Parks School (The) is 1515th of 2,536 and Ps 156 Laurelton is 2207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).