Serving 1,097 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 205 Clarion ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 205 Clarion's student population of 1,097 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 205 Clarion ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 205 Clarion is 0.59, which is less 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
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 205 Clarion's ranking?
P.s. 205 Clarion is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 205 Clarion often compared to?
P.s. 205 Clarionis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 247, P.s. 48 Mapleton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 205 Clarion?
1,097 students attend P.s. 205 Clarion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 205 Clarion students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 205 Clarion?
P.s. 205 Clarion has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 205 Clarion offer ?
P.s. 205 Clarion offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 205 Clarion part of?
P.s. 205 Clarion is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 205 Clarion located?
P.s. 205 Clarion is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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