PS 131

PS 131 serves 527 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn's diverse Borough Park neighborhood. This elementary school maintains a favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio with 46 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with more individualized attention than many larger schools. Academically, PS 131 demonstrates solid performance with 62% of students achieving proficiency in ELA/reading and 58% in math.

The school has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks impressively at #585 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide. This strong academic standing reflects the school's commitment to student achievement. The school draws families from ZIP code 11219, a working-class community where the median household income is $51,194.

While 20% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees and the area faces economic challenges with a 32.7% poverty rate, the community shows remarkable investment in homeownership, with median home values reaching $1,055,800. PS 131 operates within Brooklyn's vibrant urban landscape, serving a neighborhood of nearly 92,000 residents who value education and community stability despite economic pressures.