Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller vs Ps 48 Mapleton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 732 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
295 students
Ps 48 Mapleton
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller Brooklyn, New York | Ps 48 Mapleton Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #940 of 2,536 | #1177 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16054 of 50,301 | #21045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 55.9).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.2).
- •Ps 48 Mapleton is the larger school with 487 students compared with 295.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller better than Ps 48 Mapleton?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller ranks higher (63.1 vs 55.9 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 121 Nelson A Rockefeller and Ps 48 Mapleton?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller: 295. Ps 48 Mapleton: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller and Ps 48 Mapleton rank in New York?
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is 940th of 2,536 and Ps 48 Mapleton is 1177th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).