Ps 153 Homecrest vs Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 153 Homecrest
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,508 students
| Measure | Ps 153 Homecrest Brooklyn, New York | Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 2,536 | #1066 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25839 of 50,301 | #18737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 509 | 1,508 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 1,508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 49.0).
- •Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 90%).
- •Ps 153 Homecrest does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is the larger school with 1,508 students compared with 509.
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 153 Homecrest better than Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks higher (59.2 vs 49.0 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 153 Homecrest and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 153 Homecrest: 509. Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb: 1,508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 153 Homecrest and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb rank in New York?
Ps 153 Homecrest is 1430th of 2,536 and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is 1066th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).