Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 147 Issac Remsen 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen's student population of 167 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen 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. 147 Issac Remsen is 0.59, 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
#2615 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
59%
31%
Black
25%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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. 147 Issac Remsen's ranking?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen is ranked #2615 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 147 Issac Remsen often compared to?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 31 Samuel F Dupont by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 147 Issac Remsen?
167 students attend P.s. 147 Issac Remsen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 147 Issac Remsen students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 147 Issac Remsen?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 147 Issac Remsen offer ?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 147 Issac Remsen part of?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 147 Issac Remsen located?
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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