Ps 153 Homecrest vs Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
| Measure | Ps 153 Homecrest Brooklyn, New York | Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 2,536 | #781 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25839 of 50,301 | #12902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 81% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 49.0).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold does better on math proficiency (81% vs 56%).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 90%).
- •Ps 153 Homecrest does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.0).
- •Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is the larger school with 719 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 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks higher (67.8 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 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 153 Homecrest: 509. Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 153 Homecrest and Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold rank in New York?
Ps 153 Homecrest is 1430th of 2,536 and Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 781st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).