Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Park Avenue Elementary School serves a small attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. The area is typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#3493 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
80%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
12%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is ranked #3493 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.s. 38 Pacific by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
337 students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School part of?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School located?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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