MS 394 vs Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 394
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
| Measure | MS 394 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 1 Alfred E Smith New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2390 of 2,536 | #1279 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44472 of 50,301 | #23127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 20.6).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on math proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.5%).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.4).
- •MS 394 is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 MS 394 better than Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 1 Alfred E Smith ranks higher (52.9 vs 20.6 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 MS 394 and Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 394: 201. Ps 1 Alfred E Smith: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 394 and Ps 1 Alfred E Smith rank in New York?
MS 394 is 2390th of 2,536 and Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is 1279th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).