Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture

791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture's student population of 166 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3344 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
55%
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40-59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
86%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture's ranking?
Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture is ranked #3344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture often compared to?
Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouvertureis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 243 Weeksville School, Ps 289 George V Brower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture?
166 students attend Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture?
Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture offer ?
Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture part of?
Ps 221 Toussaint L''ouverture is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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