At a glance
Reported students
689
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
PS 20 Clinton Hill: 689 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 20 Clinton Hill
PS 20 Clinton Hill is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 689 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.3%) and Black (26.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 20 Clinton Hill
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.3%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black26.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Academy of Arts and Letters
Elementary · Grades PK–08
757 reported students
PS 133 William a Butler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–06
594 reported students
PS 282 Park Slope
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
PS 11 Purvis J Behan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
923 reported students
Public schools near PS 20 Clinton Hill
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Charter School Elementary · Charter · Compass Charter School | PK–05 | 296 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 46 Edward C Blum Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 283 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 67 Charles a Dorsey Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 163 | 0.5 mi |
| Community Roots Charter School Elementary · Charter · Community Roots Charter School | KG–08 | 473 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 11 Purvis J Behan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 923 | 0.5 mi |
| Community Partnership Charter School Elementary · Charter · Community Partnership Charter School | PK–08 | 394 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 20 Clinton Hill
What grades does PS 20 Clinton Hill serve?
PS 20 Clinton Hill reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend PS 20 Clinton Hill?
PS 20 Clinton Hill reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 20 Clinton Hill?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 689 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 20 Clinton Hill a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 20 Clinton Hill is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 20 Clinton Hill students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 20 Clinton Hill in?
PS 20 Clinton Hill is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 20 Clinton Hill?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Compass Charter School (0.2 mi), PS 46 Edward C Blum (0.2 mi), PS 67 Charles a Dorsey (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.