Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 213 New Lots 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 90% 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: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 213 New Lots serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with the school typically being a 5-10 minute drive from most homes in the zone and a maximum distance of 0.4 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 213 New Lots's student population of 199 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 213 New Lots 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. 213 New Lots is 0.62, 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
#4334 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
31%
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Black
57%
15%
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White
10%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 19-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. 213 New Lots's ranking?
P.s. 213 New Lots is ranked #4334 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 213 New Lots often compared to?
P.s. 213 New Lotsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 190 Sheffield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 213 New Lots?
199 students attend P.s. 213 New Lots.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 213 New Lots students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 213 New Lots?
P.s. 213 New Lots has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 213 New Lots offer ?
P.s. 213 New Lots offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 213 New Lots part of?
P.s. 213 New Lots is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 213 New Lots located?
P.s. 213 New Lots is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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