Liberty Elementary School vs Ps 249 Caton (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
664 students
Ps 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Liberty Elementary School Liberty, New York | Ps 249 Caton (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1679 of 2,536 | #752 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31087 of 50,301 | #12448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 75% |
| city | Liberty | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 41.3).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) does better on math proficiency (75% vs 32%).
- •Ps 249 Caton (The) does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 83.9%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Liberty Elementary School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 663.
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 Liberty Elementary School better than Ps 249 Caton (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 249 Caton (The) ranks higher (68.4 vs 41.3 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 Liberty Elementary School and Ps 249 Caton (The)?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Elementary School: 664. Ps 249 Caton (The): 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Elementary School and Ps 249 Caton (The) rank in New York?
Liberty Elementary School is 1679th of 2,536 and Ps 249 Caton (The) is 752nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).