At a glance
Reported students
555
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
PS 315: 555 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 315
PS 315 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 555 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, 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 (40.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 315
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.31 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
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black40.9%
- Asian13.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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 #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 109
Elementary · Grades PK–08
585 reported students
School of Science &Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
PS 203 Floyd Bennett School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
514 reported students
PS 236 Mill Basin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
599 reported students
PS 134
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
PS 193 Gil Hodges
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Public schools near PS 315
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Science &Technology Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 522 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–05 | 374 | 0.5 mi |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 753 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 901 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 193 Gil Hodges Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 487 | 0.8 mi |
| Brooklyn Dreams Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Dreams Charter School | KG–08 | 489 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 315
What grades does PS 315 serve?
PS 315 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend PS 315?
PS 315 reported 555 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 315?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 555 students and 59.31 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 315 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 315 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 315 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% 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 PS 315 in?
PS 315 is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 315?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School of Science &Technology (under 0.1 mi), PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School (0.5 mi), Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.