Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 39 Henry Bristow ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 39 Henry Bristow serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically no more than 0.3 miles from the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow's student population of 365 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 39 Henry Bristow is 0.57, 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
#126 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 39 Henry Bristow's ranking?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow is ranked #126 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 39 Henry Bristow often compared to?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristowis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 321 William Penn, P.s. 107 John W Kimball by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 39 Henry Bristow?
365 students attend P.s. 39 Henry Bristow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 39 Henry Bristow students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 39 Henry Bristow?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 39 Henry Bristow offer ?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 39 Henry Bristow part of?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 39 Henry Bristow located?
P.s. 39 Henry Bristow is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
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