Average
#3027 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
763 KNICKERBOCKER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,027 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#381 of 570
public schools
In district
#10 of 27
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
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PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson
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About PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32. PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,027 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
36% of students at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson — Students at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.2/10.
How PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson Compares
See how PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
763 KNICKERBOCKER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST BRIGID SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PS 239 (rated 4.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Ridgewood), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11237 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,570
Median Home Value
$1,063,700
Median Rent
$2,109/mo
Population
45,233
College Educated
41.4%
Homeownership
11.3%
Avg Commute
40.3 min
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Median Age
33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson
What grades does PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson serve?
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson?
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson rank in NY?
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson ranks #3,027 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 151 Lyndon B Johnson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson a charter school?
No, PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson a Title I school?
No, PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson?
86.7% of students at PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (718) 326-6360
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32- District Enrollment
- 9,633
- Schools in District
- 27
- District Rank
- #10 of 27
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