Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture vs Ps 398 Walter Weaver
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 700 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
| Measure | Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture Brooklyn, New York | Ps 398 Walter Weaver Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1877 of 2,536 | #2054 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34903 of 50,301 | #38636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 162 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.9).
- •Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.1).
- •Ps 398 Walter Weaver is the larger school with 212 students compared with 162.
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 221 Toussaint L'ouverture better than Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.9 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 221 Toussaint L'ouverture and Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture: 162. Ps 398 Walter Weaver: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture and Ps 398 Walter Weaver rank in New York?
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is 1877th of 2,536 and Ps 398 Walter Weaver is 2054th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).