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#1573 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

PS 112 Lefferts Park

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20

7115 15TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Enrollment

744

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,573 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#194 of 570

public schools

In district

#32 of 45

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20

Equity

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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PS 112 Lefferts Park

7.1/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 112 Lefferts Park

PS 112 Lefferts Park is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20. PS 112 Lefferts Park serves approximately 744 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 112 Lefferts Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 112 Lefferts Park show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.6
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

PS 112 Lefferts Park — Students at PS 112 Lefferts Park score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

73.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 65.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 61.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
65.3%
ELA
70.3%
2022
Math
58.8%
ELA
63.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.

How PS 112 Lefferts Park Compares

See how PS 112 Lefferts Park performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
67th percentile in NY
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
5.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
73%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
54 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

Location

7115 15TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 112 Lefferts Park may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE) (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 205 CLARION (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW Brooklyn 0.3 mi 7.8
NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 6.9
HASC - HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.1
HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.1
PS 176 OVINGTON Brooklyn 0.5 mi 7.2
TIFERES MIRIAM SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.9
PS 204 VINCE LOMBARDI Brooklyn 0.5 mi 7.4
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187 Brooklyn 0.6 mi 8.3
BAIS SARAH-EDUC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.2
PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.0
ST BERNADETTE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.6 mi 5.4
TOMER DEVORAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.0
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn 0.7 mi 8.2
PS 231 Brooklyn 0.8 mi 5.6
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.3
PS 48 MAPLETON Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.1
YESHIVA & MISIVTA TIFERES ELIMELECH Brooklyn 0.8 mi 4.7
PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE) Brooklyn 1.0 mi 8.4
PS 748 BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL SCHOLARS Brooklyn 0.9 mi 6.6
PS 205 CLARION Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11228 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,737

Median Home Value

$1,131,700

Median Rent

$1,828/mo

Population

42,325

College Educated

37.1%

Homeownership

54.7%

Avg Commute

41.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

44.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 112 Lefferts Park

What grades does PS 112 Lefferts Park serve?

PS 112 Lefferts Park serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 112 Lefferts Park?

PS 112 Lefferts Park has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Lefferts Park?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Lefferts Park is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 112 Lefferts Park rank in NY?

PS 112 Lefferts Park ranks #1,573 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 112 Lefferts Park's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 112 Lefferts Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 112 Lefferts Park?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 112 Lefferts Park has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 112 Lefferts Park a charter school?

No, PS 112 Lefferts Park is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 112 Lefferts Park a Title I school?

No, PS 112 Lefferts Park is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 112 Lefferts Park?

73.4% of students at PS 112 Lefferts Park qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
744
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Free/Reduced Lunch
73.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

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