Ps 23 Carter G Woodson vs Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Ps 23 Carter G Woodson Brooklyn, New York | Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 2,536 | #2031 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #33454 of 50,301 | #38107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 230 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 23 Carter G Woodson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 30.7).
- •Ps 23 Carter G Woodson does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 93%).
- •Ps 23 Carter G Woodson does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.0).
- •Ps 23 Carter G Woodson is the larger school with 230 students compared with 180.
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 23 Carter G Woodson better than Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 23 Carter G Woodson ranks higher (37.8 vs 30.7 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 23 Carter G Woodson and Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson: 230. Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 23 Carter G Woodson and Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos rank in New York?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson is 1812th of 2,536 and Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is 2031st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).