Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 203 Floyd Bennett School serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett 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 P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School 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
#2380 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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. 203 Floyd Bennett School's ranking?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School is ranked #2380 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School often compared to?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 326, P.s. 236 Mill Basin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School?
514 students attend P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School offer ?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School part of?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School located?
P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School is located in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Flatlands.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
When I first came to this school In the 2nd grade I knew no one ,and when your a young 7 year old girl that's pretty scary but as I kept going day by day I felt better and the amazingly kind teachers really were a big part in that and over this 4yr period at 203 I gained Many friends as I also gained a lot of knowledge and as I kept my grades up and teachers helped me in the end I graduated as class of 2012 ,and went into 6th grade with all honor classes ,and at this time I'm going to high school and I believe that ps203 really helped me with the base of education and I thank them for that .
So,I would highly recommend this school they are nurturing with the special needs kids,help misbehaving kids,and actually care about you.
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