How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 161 Crown (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 271 | 786 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.7% | 79.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | PS 161 Crown (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $17,278 |
| District | New York City Geographic District #17 | Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 161 Crown (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| African American | 69.4% | 84.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 161 Crown (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 225:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.1% | 40.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.