Ps 372 Children''s School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 372 Children''s School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 372 Children''s School's student population of 449 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 372 Children''s School is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ps 372 Children''s School?
449 students attend Ps 372 Children''s School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ps 372 Children''s School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 372 Children''s School?
Ps 372 Children''s School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 372 Children''s School offer ?
Ps 372 Children''s School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 372 Children''s School part of?
Ps 372 Children''s School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 372 Children''s School located?
Ps 372 Children''s School is located in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Gowanus.
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