At a glance
Reported students
112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford: 112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 287 Bailey K Ashford
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 112 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below 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 Black (63.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 287 Bailey K Ashford
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.93 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
- 96.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black63.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
120 reported students
PS 270 Johann Dekalb
Elementary · Grades PK–05
133 reported students
Albee Square Montessori Public School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
63 reported students
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
163 reported students
PS 3 Bedford Village (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
174 reported students
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
Elementary · Grades PK–05
178 reported students
Public schools near PS 287 Bailey K Ashford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 67 Charles a Dorsey Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 163 | 0.3 mi |
| Community Roots Charter School Elementary · Charter · Community Roots Charter School | KG–08 | 473 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 270 | 0.3 mi |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 13 Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 13 | KG–08 | 797 | 0.5 mi |
| Albee Square Montessori Public School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–01 | 63 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 46 Edward C Blum Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 283 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 287 Bailey K Ashford
What grades does PS 287 Bailey K Ashford serve?
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 287 Bailey K Ashford?
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford reported 112 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 287 Bailey K Ashford?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 112 students and 19.93 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 287 Bailey K Ashford a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 287 Bailey K Ashford students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.4% 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 287 Bailey K Ashford in?
PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 287 Bailey K Ashford?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 67 Charles a Dorsey (0.3 mi), Community Roots Charter School (0.3 mi), PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.