At a glance
Reported students
352
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
198
Brooklyn Brownstone School: 352 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Brooklyn Brownstone School
Brooklyn Brownstone School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 22 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #16. NCES reports 352 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, 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 Black (52%) and White (25.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brooklyn Brownstone School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black52%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial5.1%
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 #16
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 21 Crispus Attucks
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
PS 40 George W Carver
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
PS 26 Jesse Owens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
214 reported students
Brighter Choice Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
200 reported students
PS 243 Weeksville School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
Public schools near Brooklyn Brownstone School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 | KG–08 | 580 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 155 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 243 Weeksville School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 199 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 44 Marcus Garvey Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 120 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 308 Clara Cardwell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–08 | 197 | 0.5 mi |
| La Cima Charter School Elementary · Charter · La Cima Charter School | KG–05 | 174 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Brownstone School
What grades does Brooklyn Brownstone School serve?
Brooklyn Brownstone School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #16.
How many students attend Brooklyn Brownstone School?
Brooklyn Brownstone School reported 352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brooklyn Brownstone School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 352 students and 22 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 Brooklyn Brownstone School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brooklyn Brownstone School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brooklyn Brownstone School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brooklyn Brownstone School in?
Brooklyn Brownstone School is part of New York City Geographic District #16, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brooklyn Brownstone School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 (0.2 mi), PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School (0.3 mi), PS 243 Weeksville School (The) (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.