Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's student population of 157 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is 0.50, 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
#3587 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. 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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's ranking?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is ranked #3587 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke often compared to?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarkeis 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?
20-24% 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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
157 students attend P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offer ?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke part of?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke located?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
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