La Cima Charter School vs Ps 308 Clara Cardwell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 278 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Cima Charter School
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
174 students
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
197 students
| Measure | La Cima Charter School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 308 Clara Cardwell Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1666 of 2,536 | #2422 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #30640 of 50,301 | #44993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 174 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Cima Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 19.8).
- •La Cima Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93.9%).
- •La Cima Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.6).
- •Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is the larger school with 197 students compared with 174.
- •La Cima Charter School is a charter school while Ps 308 Clara Cardwell 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 La Cima Charter School better than Ps 308 Clara Cardwell?
On the Success Index (US), La Cima Charter School ranks higher (42.0 vs 19.8 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 La Cima Charter School and Ps 308 Clara Cardwell?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cima Charter School: 174. Ps 308 Clara Cardwell: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cima Charter School and Ps 308 Clara Cardwell rank in New York?
La Cima Charter School is 1666th of 2,536 and Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is 2422nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).