Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School's student population of 426 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School's ranking?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is ranked #2403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School often compared to?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 99 Isaac Asimov, Ps 198, Ps 249 Caton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
426 students attend Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School offer ?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School part of?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/11/2011
My daughter goes to this school, so I am talking from personal experience. This school offers good academic programs, music, art programs and for extra activities the principal and the PTA body tries to get parents involve with programs like dad's club, boy scout and they are currently working on having a club for girls, movie night etc.
Every first friday of each month we have parent as learning partners with this opportunity it allows me to see what is taught and how it is taught. I went to one and help my daughter bake in class and that was from a book the class had read.
The principal has her head grounded and tries her atmost best to ensure that these kids are level, dont think that everything is all smooth sailing its a process and its working.
I make sure I lend my support.
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