Ps 268 Emma Lazarus vs South Seneca Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 319 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
South Seneca Elementary School
Interlaken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Brooklyn, New York | South Seneca Elementary School Interlaken, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1932 of 2,536 | #1512 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36132 of 50,301 | #27326 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% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Brooklyn | Interlaken |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Seneca Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 33.7).
- •South Seneca Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Ps 268 Emma Lazarus does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •South Seneca Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 88.8%).
- •South Seneca Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 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 South Seneca Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Seneca Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 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 268 Emma Lazarus and South Seneca Elementary School?
About 319 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Interlaken in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus: 286. South Seneca Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 268 Emma Lazarus and South Seneca Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 1932nd of 2,536 and South Seneca Elementary School is 1512th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).