At a glance
Reported students
365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–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
293
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook: 365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. 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 11:1, close to 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 (71.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.13 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
- 94.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.3%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black71.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 233 Langston Hughes
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
PS 219 Kennedy-King
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
PS 114 Ryder Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
PS 244 Richard R Green
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
PS 208 Elsa Ebeling
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Public schools near PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
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 115 Daniel Mucatel School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 854 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 279 Herman Schreiber Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 276 | 0.7 mi |
| Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC Elementary · Charter · Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC | KG–08 | 808 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 346 Abe Stark Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 385 | 0.8 mi |
| Canarsie Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Canarsie Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 857 | 1 mi |
| PS 276 Louis Marshall Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 560 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
What grades does PS 272 Curtis Estabrook serve?
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend PS 272 Curtis Estabrook?
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 272 Curtis Estabrook?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 365 students and 33.13 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 272 Curtis Estabrook a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 272 Curtis Estabrook students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.8% 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 272 Curtis Estabrook in?
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 272 Curtis Estabrook?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School (0.6 mi), PS 279 Herman Schreiber (0.7 mi), Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.