Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 245 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 245 serves a compact attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 0.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 245's student population of 228 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 245 ranks within the top 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. 245 is 0.60, 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
#1637 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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. 245's ranking?
P.s. 245 is ranked #1637 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 245 often compared to?
P.s. 245is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 249 Caton, P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 245?
228 students attend P.s. 245.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 245 students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 245?
P.s. 245 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 245 offer ?
P.s. 245 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 245 part of?
P.s. 245 is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 245 located?
P.s. 245 is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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