Ps 193 Gil Hodges vs Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 193 Gil Hodges
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,074 students
| Measure | Ps 193 Gil Hodges Brooklyn, New York | Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1351 of 2,536 | #1194 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24154 of 50,301 | #21471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.5).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Ps 193 Gil Hodges does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 81.4%).
- •Ps 193 Gil Hodges does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 487.
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 193 Gil Hodges better than Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.5 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 193 Gil Hodges and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 193 Gil Hodges: 487. Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The): 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 193 Gil Hodges and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) rank in New York?
Ps 193 Gil Hodges is 1351st of 2,536 and Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) is 1194th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).