Ps 219 Kennedy-King vs Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 487 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 219 Kennedy-King
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Ps 219 Kennedy-King Brooklyn, New York | Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1890 of 2,536 | #1932 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35113 of 50,301 | #36132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 219 Kennedy-King scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 33.7).
- •Ps 219 Kennedy-King does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 90.4%).
- •Ps 219 Kennedy-King does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 219 Kennedy-King is the larger school with 334 students compared with 286.
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 219 Kennedy-King better than Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 219 Kennedy-King ranks higher (35.3 vs 33.7 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 219 Kennedy-King and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 219 Kennedy-King: 334. Ps 268 Emma Lazarus: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 219 Kennedy-King and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus rank in New York?
Ps 219 Kennedy-King is 1890th of 2,536 and Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 1932nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).