Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 243 Weeksville School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 243 Weeksville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 243 Weeksville School's student population of 165 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 243 Weeksville 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. 243 Weeksville School is 0.44, 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
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
71%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 243 Weeksville School's ranking?
P.s. 243 Weeksville School is ranked #4134 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 243 Weeksville School often compared to?
P.s. 243 Weeksville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey, Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 243 Weeksville School?
165 students attend P.s. 243 Weeksville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 243 Weeksville School students are Black, 24% 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 Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 243 Weeksville School?
P.s. 243 Weeksville School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 243 Weeksville School offer ?
P.s. 243 Weeksville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 243 Weeksville School part of?
P.s. 243 Weeksville School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 243 Weeksville School located?
P.s. 243 Weeksville School is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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