Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 289 George V Brower 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 289 George V Brower's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 289 George V Brower 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. 289 George V Brower is 0.49, 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
#2311 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
69%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 289 George V Brower's ranking?
P.s. 289 George V Brower is ranked #2311 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 289 George V Brower often compared to?
P.s. 289 George V Broweris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, P.s. 243 Weeksville School 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 289 George V Brower?
280 students attend P.s. 289 George V Brower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 289 George V Brower students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 289 George V Brower?
P.s. 289 George V Brower has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 289 George V Brower offer ?
P.s. 289 George V Brower offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 289 George V Brower part of?
P.s. 289 George V Brower is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 289 George V Brower located?
P.s. 289 George V Brower is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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