Ps 40 George W Carver vs Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 598 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 40 George W Carver
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Ps 40 George W Carver Brooklyn, New York | Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1167 of 2,536 | #2074 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20919 of 50,301 | #39019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 40 George W Carver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 29.3).
- •Ps 40 George W Carver does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Ps 40 George W Carver does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 89.5%).
- •Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Ps 40 George W Carver is the larger school with 465 students compared with 218.
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 40 George W Carver better than Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 40 George W Carver ranks higher (56.1 vs 29.3 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 40 George W Carver and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair?
About 598 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 40 George W Carver: 465. Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 40 George W Carver and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair rank in New York?
Ps 40 George W Carver is 1167th of 2,536 and Ps 5 DR Ronald McNair is 2074th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).