Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most families located within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest distance being about 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is ranked #1591 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 132 Conselyea School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
552 students attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School located?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Southside.
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