Ps 205 Clarion vs Ps 48 Mapleton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 205 Clarion
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,093 students
Ps 48 Mapleton
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Ps 205 Clarion Brooklyn, New York | Ps 48 Mapleton Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 2,536 | #1177 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14674 of 50,301 | #21045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,093 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 205 Clarion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 55.9).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Ps 205 Clarion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Ps 48 Mapleton does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 205 Clarion is the larger school with 1,093 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 205 Clarion better than Ps 48 Mapleton?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 205 Clarion ranks higher (65.2 vs 55.9 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 205 Clarion and Ps 48 Mapleton?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 205 Clarion: 1,093. Ps 48 Mapleton: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 205 Clarion and Ps 48 Mapleton rank in New York?
Ps 205 Clarion is 858th of 2,536 and Ps 48 Mapleton is 1177th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).