Below Average
#3698 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
791 EMPIRE BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,698 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#449 of 570
public schools
In district
#40 of 49
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
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PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17. PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture serves approximately 159 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,698 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 159 students, PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture 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 8:1 students to teachers, PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture — Students at PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 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: 6.0/10.
How PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture Compares
See how PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
791 EMPIRE BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEW BRIDGES ELEMENTARY (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GAN ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,040
Median Home Value
$1,184,400
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
Population
69,630
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
15.5%
Avg Commute
43.4 min
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Median Age
34.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
What grades does PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture serve?
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is 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 221 Toussaint L'ouverture rank in NY?
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture ranks #3,698 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture a charter school?
No, PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture a Title I school?
No, PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
89.3% of students at PS 221 Toussaint L'ouverture 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (718) 756-0122
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17- District Enrollment
- 17,805
- Schools in District
- 49
- District Rank
- #40 of 49
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