At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
PS 398 Walter Weaver: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 398 Walter Weaver
PS 398 Walter Weaver is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 49 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #17. NCES reports 212 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, 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 (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 398 Walter Weaver
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 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
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black69.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial1.9%
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 #17
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
PS 375 Jackie Robinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
239 reported students
PS 397 Foster-Laurie
Elementary · Grades PK–05
180 reported students
PS 92 Adrian Hegeman
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
PS 191 Paul Robeson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
163 reported students
Public schools near PS 398 Walter Weaver
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 770 New American Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | PK–05 | 266 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | KG–08 | 887 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 | KG–01 | 141 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 219 Kennedy-King Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 334 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | PK–05 | 162 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 268 Emma Lazarus Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 286 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 398 Walter Weaver
What grades does PS 398 Walter Weaver serve?
PS 398 Walter Weaver reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #17.
How many students attend PS 398 Walter Weaver?
PS 398 Walter Weaver reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 398 Walter Weaver?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 212 students and 27.5 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 398 Walter Weaver a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 398 Walter Weaver is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #17 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 398 Walter Weaver students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% 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 398 Walter Weaver in?
PS 398 Walter Weaver is part of New York City Geographic District #17, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 398 Walter Weaver?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 770 New American Academy (under 0.1 mi), PS 189 Bilingual Center (The) (0.2 mi), Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.