Lake Placid Elementary School vs Ps 245
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 403 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Lake Placid · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Elementary School Lake Placid, New York | Ps 245 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 2,536 | #1663 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22709 of 50,301 | #30578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 228 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Lake Placid | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 42.1).
- •Ps 245 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 89.9%).
- •Lake Placid Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.4).
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 Lake Placid Elementary School better than Ps 245?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid Elementary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 42.1 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 Lake Placid Elementary School and Ps 245?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Elementary School: 228. Ps 245: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Elementary School and Ps 245 rank in New York?
Lake Placid Elementary School is 1256th of 2,536 and Ps 245 is 1663rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).