Below Average
#4045 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 156 Waverly
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
104 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,045 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#497 of 570
public schools
In district
#23 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
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PS 156 Waverly
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About PS 156 Waverly
PS 156 Waverly is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. PS 156 Waverly serves approximately 456 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 156 Waverly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,045 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 156 Waverly show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
58% of students at PS 156 Waverly 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 156 Waverly — Students at PS 156 Waverly score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
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: 5.1/10.
How PS 156 Waverly Compares
See how PS 156 Waverly performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
104 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 156 Waverly may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 189 BILINGUAL CENTER (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
87,946
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Avg Commute
50.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 156 Waverly
What grades does PS 156 Waverly serve?
PS 156 Waverly serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 156 Waverly?
PS 156 Waverly has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 156 Waverly?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 156 Waverly 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 156 Waverly rank in NY?
PS 156 Waverly ranks #4,045 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 156 Waverly's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 156 Waverly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 156 Waverly?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 156 Waverly has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 156 Waverly a charter school?
No, PS 156 Waverly is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 156 Waverly a Title I school?
No, PS 156 Waverly is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 156 Waverly?
94.1% of students at PS 156 Waverly 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
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (718) 498-2811
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23- District Enrollment
- 8,334
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #23 of 28
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