New Bridges Elementary vs Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Bridges Elementary
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | New Bridges Elementary Brooklyn, New York | Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1701 of 2,536 | #2322 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31539 of 50,301 | #43171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bridges Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 22.7).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •New Bridges Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.3).
- •New Bridges Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 199.
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 New Bridges Elementary better than Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), New Bridges Elementary ranks higher (40.6 vs 22.7 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 New Bridges Elementary and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Bridges Elementary: 431. Ps 243 Weeksville School (The): 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Bridges Elementary and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) rank in New York?
New Bridges Elementary is 1701st of 2,536 and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The) is 2322nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).