Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 97% 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: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 268 EMMA LAZARUS serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most areas being a short 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 268 Emma Lazarus is 0.42, 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
#1782 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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. 268 Emma Lazarus's ranking?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is ranked #1782 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus often compared to?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarusis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus?
286 students attend P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus offer ?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus part of?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus located?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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