Ps 161 Crown (The) vs Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Crown (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Crown (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1937 of 2,536 | #1369 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36214 of 50,301 | #24703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 33.6).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 94.5%).
- •Ps 397 Foster-Laurie does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Ps 161 Crown (The) is the larger school with 271 students compared with 180.
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 161 Crown (The) better than Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks higher (50.7 vs 33.6 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 161 Crown (The) and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Crown (The): 271. Ps 397 Foster-Laurie: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Crown (The) and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie rank in New York?
Ps 161 Crown (The) is 1937th of 2,536 and Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 1369th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).