Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker vs Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 357 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Brooklyn, New York | Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2028 of 2,536 | #2031 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38042 of 50,301 | #38107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.8 vs 30.7).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 10.0).
- •Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is the larger school with 180 students compared with 178.
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 256 Benjamin Banneker better than Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker and Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
About 357 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker: 178. Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker and Ps 54 Detective Rafael Ramos rank in New York?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 2028th 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).