Ps 181 Brookfield vs Ps 251
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 181 Brookfield
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Ps 251
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Ps 181 Brookfield Springfield Gardens, New York | Ps 251 Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1583 of 2,536 | #1548 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28689 of 50,301 | #27859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 251 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 44.9).
- •Ps 251 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ps 251 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 88.5%).
- •Ps 251 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Ps 181 Brookfield is the larger school with 340 students compared with 217.
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 181 Brookfield better than Ps 251?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 251 ranks higher (46.1 vs 44.9 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 181 Brookfield and Ps 251?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 181 Brookfield: 340. Ps 251: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 181 Brookfield and Ps 251 rank in New York?
Ps 181 Brookfield is 1583rd of 2,536 and Ps 251 is 1548th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).