At a glance
Reported students
365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
PS 39 Henry Bristow: 365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 39 Henry Bristow
PS 39 Henry Bristow is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 51 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #15. NCES reports 365 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 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, 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 (62.7%) and multiracial (11.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 39 Henry Bristow
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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
- 15.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.7%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black5.5%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
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 #15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
PS 15 Patrick F Daly
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Windsor Terrace School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
School of Creativity and Innovation (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
PS 124 Silas B Dutcher
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Public schools near PS 39 Henry Bristow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Sendak Community School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | KG–05 | 202 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 321 William Penn Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 1,305 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 107 John W Kimball Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 537 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 124 Silas B Dutcher Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 293 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 372 Children's School (The) Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 460 | 0.6 mi |
| Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 836 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 39 Henry Bristow
What grades does PS 39 Henry Bristow serve?
PS 39 Henry Bristow reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #15.
How many students attend PS 39 Henry Bristow?
PS 39 Henry Bristow reported 365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 39 Henry Bristow?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 365 students and 27 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 39 Henry Bristow a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 39 Henry Bristow is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 39 Henry Bristow students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.3% 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 39 Henry Bristow in?
PS 39 Henry Bristow is part of New York City Geographic District #15, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 39 Henry Bristow?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maurice Sendak Community School (The) (0.3 mi), PS 321 William Penn (0.3 mi), PS 107 John W Kimball (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.