Ps 132 Ralph Bunche vs Ps 156 Laurelton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Ps 156 Laurelton
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Ps 132 Ralph Bunche Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 156 Laurelton Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 2,536 | #2207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18352 of 50,301 | #41236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 25.8).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 84.3%).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is the larger school with 283 students compared with 172.
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 132 Ralph Bunche better than Ps 156 Laurelton?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 132 Ralph Bunche ranks higher (59.8 vs 25.8 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 132 Ralph Bunche and Ps 156 Laurelton?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche: 283. Ps 156 Laurelton: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 132 Ralph Bunche and Ps 156 Laurelton rank in New York?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is 1049th of 2,536 and Ps 156 Laurelton is 2207th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).