Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School vs MS 53 Brian Piccolo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Inwood · Public elementary · Grades K–2
189 students
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
| Measure | Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School Inwood, New York | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1395 of 2,536 | #766 of 785 |
| National rank | #25101 of 50,301 | #14306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 189 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Inwood | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 16.8).
- •Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 94%).
- •MS 53 Brian Piccolo is the larger school with 235 students compared with 189.
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 Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School better than MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School ranks higher (50.1 vs 16.8 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 Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School and MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Inwood and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School: 189. MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School and MS 53 Brian Piccolo rank in New York?
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School is 1395th of 2,536 and MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).