Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 133 William A Butler ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 133 William A Butler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 133 William A Butler's student population of 617 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 133 William A Butler ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 133 William A Butler is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 133 William A Butler's ranking?
P.s. 133 William A Butler is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 133 William A Butler often compared to?
P.s. 133 William A Butleris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 282 Park Slope, P.s. 38 Pacific by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 133 William A Butler?
617 students attend P.s. 133 William A Butler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.s. 133 William A Butler students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 133 William A Butler?
P.s. 133 William A Butler has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 133 William A Butler offer ?
P.s. 133 William A Butler offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 133 William A Butler part of?
P.s. 133 William A Butler is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 133 William A Butler located?
P.s. 133 William A Butler is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2010
My son is in Pre-K here and it is a wonderful school. It is very small and the staff is very friendly and passionate about the children.
Review P.s. 133 William A Butler. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
