Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School serves a compact 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, where families can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive. The attendance zone extends approximately 0.4 miles from its furthest edge to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary 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. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#2567 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
72%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
6%
39%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is ranked #2567 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
155 students attend P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School part of?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School located?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Stuyvesant Heights.
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