Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone vs Ps 247
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 639 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
973 students
Ps 247
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone Brooklyn, New York | Ps 247 Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1385 of 2,536 | #606 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24935 of 50,301 | #9476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 973 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 247 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 50.4).
- •Ps 247 does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Ps 247 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Ps 247 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 84.8%).
- •Ps 247 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone is the larger school with 973 students compared with 744.
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 186 DR Irving A Gladstone better than Ps 247?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 247 ranks higher (72.7 vs 50.4 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 186 DR Irving A Gladstone and Ps 247?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone: 973. Ps 247: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone and Ps 247 rank in New York?
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone is 1385th of 2,536 and Ps 247 is 606th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).