Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School For Future Leaders ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for The School for Future Leaders is located in Brooklyn, NY, covering an area of approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Future Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School For Future Leaders's student population of 535 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2018
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
School Rankings
School For Future Leaders ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Future Leaders is 0.30, 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
#483 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
83%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Future Leaders's ranking?
School For Future Leaders is ranked #483 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School For Future Leaders often compared to?
School For Future Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 176 Ovington, P.s. 69 Vincent D Grippo School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Future Leaders?
535 students attend School For Future Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of School For Future Leaders students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Future Leaders?
School For Future Leaders has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Future Leaders offer ?
School For Future Leaders offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Future Leaders part of?
School For Future Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is School For Future Leaders located?
School For Future Leaders is located in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Dyker Heights.
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