P.s. 24

427 38th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 24 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 24 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

P.s. 24's student population of 542 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

P.s. 24 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 24 is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3750 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21%
46%
30%
49%
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
85%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 24's ranking?
P.s. 24 is ranked #3750 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 24 often compared to?
P.s. 24is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 24?
542 students attend P.s. 24.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.s. 24 students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 24?
P.s. 24 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 24 offer ?
P.s. 24 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 24 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 24 located?
P.s. 24 is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.

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2   4/27/2010
They lack communication... They need to improve on communication.
- Posted by Parent - roxy1

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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