Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#3807 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
56%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is ranked #3807 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 13 Roberto Clemente, Achievement First East New York Charter School, Fresh Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
355 students attend Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School located?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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