Ps 268 Emma Lazarus vs Ps 274 Kosciusko
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Ps 274 Kosciusko
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Brooklyn, New York | Ps 274 Kosciusko Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1932 of 2,536 | #2184 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36132 of 50,301 | #40942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 26.2).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 91.3%).
- •Ps 274 Kosciusko does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
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 268 Emma Lazarus better than Ps 274 Kosciusko?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks higher (33.7 vs 26.2 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 268 Emma Lazarus and Ps 274 Kosciusko?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus: 286. Ps 274 Kosciusko: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 268 Emma Lazarus and Ps 274 Kosciusko rank in New York?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 1932nd of 2,536 and Ps 274 Kosciusko is 2184th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).