Ps 164 Caesar Rodney vs Ps 179 Kensington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 803 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Ps 164 Caesar Rodney Brooklyn, New York | Ps 179 Kensington Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 2,536 | #1931 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16815 of 50,301 | #36131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 164 Caesar Rodney scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 33.7).
- •Ps 164 Caesar Rodney does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Ps 164 Caesar Rodney does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Ps 164 Caesar Rodney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Ps 164 Caesar Rodney does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.8).
- •Ps 179 Kensington is the larger school with 660 students compared with 491.
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 164 Caesar Rodney better than Ps 179 Kensington?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 164 Caesar Rodney ranks higher (62.0 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 164 Caesar Rodney and Ps 179 Kensington?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney: 491. Ps 179 Kensington: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 164 Caesar Rodney and Ps 179 Kensington rank in New York?
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney is 978th of 2,536 and Ps 179 Kensington is 1931st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).