Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner vs Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner Brooklyn, New York | Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1875 of 2,536 | #1932 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34838 of 50,301 | #36132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.7).
- •Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner is the larger school with 307 students compared with 286.
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 135 Sheldon A Brookner better than Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.7 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 135 Sheldon A Brookner and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner: 307. Ps 268 Emma Lazarus: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus rank in New York?
Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner is 1875th of 2,536 and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 1932nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).