Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 149 Danny Kaye 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 149 Danny Kaye serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school 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
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye 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. 149 Danny Kaye is 0.57, 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
#2725 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 149 Danny Kaye's ranking?
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye is ranked #2725 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 149 Danny Kaye often compared to?
P.s. 149 Danny Kayeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 13 Roberto Clemente, P.s. 81 Thaddeus Stevens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 149 Danny Kaye?
509 students attend P.s. 149 Danny Kaye.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 149 Danny Kaye students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 149 Danny Kaye?
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 149 Danny Kaye offer ?
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 149 Danny Kaye part of?
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 149 Danny Kaye located?
P.s. 149 Danny Kaye is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am so impressed with the quality of education my five year old daughter is getting at this school. When she reads, people don't beleive she is only in kindergarten level.The way this school involves parents in their children's education is amazing.
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