Ps 193 Gil Hodges vs Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
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 193 Gil Hodges
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Ps 193 Gil Hodges Brooklyn, New York | Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1351 of 2,536 | #1275 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24154 of 50,301 | #23057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 51.5).
- •Ps 193 Gil Hodges does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 88.2%).
- •Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.5).
- •Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is the larger school with 508 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks higher (53.0 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 193 Gil Hodges: 487. Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 193 Gil Hodges and Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel rank in New York?
Ps 193 Gil Hodges is 1351st of 2,536 and Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is 1275th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).