Serving 199 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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 243 Weeksville School serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 0.3 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 243 Weeksville School's student population of 199 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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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 0.51, 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
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
31%
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Black
64%
15%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
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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?
199 students attend P.s. 243 Weeksville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 243 Weeksville School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% 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.
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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