Ps 149 Sojourner Truth vs Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Ps 149 Sojourner Truth New York, New York | Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2279 of 2,536 | #2321 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42452 of 50,301 | #43170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | New York | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 22.7).
- •Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.4%).
- •Ps 149 Sojourner Truth does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.6).
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 149 Sojourner Truth better than Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 149 Sojourner Truth ranks higher (23.8 vs 22.7 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 149 Sojourner Truth and Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
About 16 km in a straight line, between New York and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth: 249. Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 149 Sojourner Truth and Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns rank in New York?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is 2279th of 2,536 and Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns is 2321st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).