Ps 11 Purvis J Behan vs Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 445 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students
| Measure | Ps 11 Purvis J Behan Brooklyn, New York | Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 2,536 | #1774 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6723 of 50,301 | #32845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 923 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 11 Purvis J Behan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 38.7).
- •Ps 11 Purvis J Behan does better on math proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •Ps 11 Purvis J Behan does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Ps 11 Purvis J Behan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 41.5%).
- •Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.2).
- •Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is the larger school with 923 students compared with 253.
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 11 Purvis J Behan better than Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks higher (77.0 vs 38.7 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 Ps 11 Purvis J Behan and Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan: 923. Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 11 Purvis J Behan and Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer rank in New York?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is 465th of 2,536 and Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer is 1774th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).