PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE vs PS 161 CROWN (THE)
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 397 FOSTER-LAURIE
Brooklyn, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
167 students
PS 161 CROWN (THE)
Brooklyn, NY
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
311 students
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| Metric | PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE | PS 161 CROWN (THE) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 95.5% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| State Rank | #1,487 of 4,744 | #2,799 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 69th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE | PS 161 CROWN (THE) |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11203) | Brooklyn (11225) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,028 | $85,201 |
| Median Home Value | $677,700 | $1,218,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,566 | $1,733 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.9% | 48.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Avg Commute | 46 min | 42 min |