Ps 18 Edward Bush vs Ps 250 George H Lindsay
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 449 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18 Edward Bush
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
149 students
Ps 250 George H Lindsay
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Ps 18 Edward Bush Brooklyn, New York | Ps 250 George H Lindsay Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,536 | #1974 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35226 of 50,301 | #36997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 149 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 32.4).
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Ps 18 Edward Bush does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Ps 250 George H Lindsay does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.9).
- •Ps 250 George H Lindsay is the larger school with 257 students compared with 149.
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 18 Edward Bush better than Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 18 Edward Bush ranks higher (35.1 vs 32.4 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 18 Edward Bush and Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18 Edward Bush: 149. Ps 250 George H Lindsay: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 Edward Bush and Ps 250 George H Lindsay rank in New York?
Ps 18 Edward Bush is 1895th of 2,536 and Ps 250 George H Lindsay is 1974th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).