Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture serves a compact attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Families living within this area can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture's student population of 162 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture 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. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is 0.29, 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
#2800 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-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. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture's ranking?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is ranked #2800 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture often compared to?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouvertureis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 289 George V Brower, P.s. 243 Weeksville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
162 students attend P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture offer ?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture part of?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture located?
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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