Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 119 Amersfort 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 30-34% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 119 AMERSFORT serves a compact area of approximately 0.3 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 119 Amersfort's student population of 393 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 119 Amersfort 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 P.s. 119 Amersfort is 0.69, 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
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
46%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 119 Amersfort's ranking?
P.s. 119 Amersfort is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 119 Amersfort often compared to?
P.s. 119 Amersfortis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 109, P.s. 198, P.s. 193 Gil Hodges 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 119 Amersfort?
393 students attend P.s. 119 Amersfort.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 119 Amersfort students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 119 Amersfort?
P.s. 119 Amersfort has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 119 Amersfort offer ?
P.s. 119 Amersfort offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 119 Amersfort part of?
P.s. 119 Amersfort is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 119 Amersfort located?
P.s. 119 Amersfort is located in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Flatlands.
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