At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
PS 372 Children's School (The): 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 372 Children's School (The)
PS 372 Children's School (The) is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 61 current school records connected to NYC Special Schools - District 75. NCES reports 460 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, 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 White (41.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 372 Children's School (The)
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 73 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
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic24.8%
- Black14.6%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 NYC Special Schools - District 75
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vida Bogart School for All Children (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
499 reported students
PS 224
Elementary · Grades PK–08
414 reported students
MS 596
Elementary · Grades PK–08
403 reported students
PS 4
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
PS 231
Elementary · Grades KG–08
352 reported students
Sid Miller Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
595 reported students
Public schools near PS 372 Children's School (The)
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 133 William a Butler Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 611 | 0.4 mi |
| Maurice Sendak Community School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | KG–05 | 202 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 282 Park Slope Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 569 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 481 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 321 William Penn Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 1,305 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 39 Henry Bristow Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | KG–05 | 365 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 372 Children's School (The)
What grades does PS 372 Children's School (The) serve?
PS 372 Children's School (The) reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in NYC Special Schools - District 75.
How many students attend PS 372 Children's School (The)?
PS 372 Children's School (The) reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 372 Children's School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 460 students and 73 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 372 Children's School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 372 Children's School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on NYC Special Schools - District 75 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 372 Children's School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.8% 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 372 Children's School (The) in?
PS 372 Children's School (The) is part of NYC Special Schools - District 75, based in New York, NY, which operates 61 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 372 Children's School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 133 William a Butler (0.4 mi), Maurice Sendak Community School (The) (0.4 mi), PS 282 Park Slope (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.