Ps 131 vs Ps 160 William T Sampson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 131
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Ps 160 William T Sampson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students
| Measure | Ps 131 Brooklyn, New York | Ps 160 William T Sampson Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 2,536 | #904 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21892 of 50,301 | #15398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 54.7).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson does better on math proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Ps 131 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97%).
- •Ps 131 does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 160 William T Sampson is the larger school with 965 students compared with 493.
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 131 better than Ps 160 William T Sampson?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 160 William T Sampson ranks higher (64.1 vs 54.7 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 131 and Ps 160 William T Sampson?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 131: 493. Ps 160 William T Sampson: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 131 and Ps 160 William T Sampson rank in New York?
Ps 131 is 1215th of 2,536 and Ps 160 William T Sampson is 904th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).