Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter's student population of 349 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter 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 Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter's ranking?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is ranked #3671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
349 students attend Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter offer ?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter part of?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter located?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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