PS 161 CROWN (THE) vs PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.2/10. PS 161 CROWN (THE) is significantly larger with 311 students, about 1.9× the size of PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE (167). In math proficiency, PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 161 CROWN (THE)
Brooklyn, NY
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
311 students
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE
Brooklyn, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
167 students
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| Metric | PS 161 CROWN (THE) | PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.5% | 80.8% |
| Environment Score | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #2,799 of 4,744 | #1,487 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 69th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 161 CROWN (THE) | PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11225) | Brooklyn (11203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,201 | $68,028 |
| Median Home Value | $1,218,300 | $677,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,733 | $1,566 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.1% | 25.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 42 min | 46 min |