Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) vs Ps 253
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 799 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 100 Coney Island School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Ps 253
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
955 students
| Measure | Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 253 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #747 of 2,536 | #748 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12229 of 50,301 | #12297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 92% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.7 vs 68.6).
- •Ps 253 does better on math proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •Ps 253 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 90.9%).
- •Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 253 is the larger school with 955 students compared with 577.
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 Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) better than Ps 253?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) and Ps 253?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 100 Coney Island School (The): 577. Ps 253: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) and Ps 253 rank in New York?
Ps 100 Coney Island School (The) is 747th of 2,536 and Ps 253 is 748th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).