Serving 362 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 1%)
- 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 362 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
83%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
41%
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
84%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
362 students attend Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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