Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 287 Bailey K Ashford serves a compact attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford's student population of 112 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence for Every Learner, Every Day, in Every Lesson
School Rankings
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford 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. 287 Bailey K Ashford is 0.52, 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
#3704 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
31%
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Black
63%
15%
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White
4%
39%
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. 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. 287 Bailey K Ashford's ranking?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford is ranked #3704 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford often compared to?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashfordis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford?
112 students attend P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford offer ?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford part of?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford located?
P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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