Ps 247

7000 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Ps 247 serves 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ps 247 placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps 247's student population of 753 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 247 is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ps 247 is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
57%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
27%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 247's ranking?
Ps 247 is ranked #964 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 247?
753 students attend Ps 247.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 247 students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 247?
Ps 247 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 247 offer ?
Ps 247 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 247 part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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