Below Average
#4107 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
757 WORTMAN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,107 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#501 of 570
public schools
In district
#46 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
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PS 224 Hale a Woodruff
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 224 Hale a Woodruff
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. PS 224 Hale a Woodruff serves approximately 261 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 224 Hale a Woodruff has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,107 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 224 Hale a Woodruff show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
72% of students at PS 224 Hale a Woodruff 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 224 Hale a Woodruff — Students at PS 224 Hale a Woodruff score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 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 224 Hale a Woodruff Compares
See how PS 224 Hale a Woodruff performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
757 WORTMAN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 224 Hale a Woodruff may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CYPRESS HILLS ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,988
Median Home Value
$638,200
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
Population
106,901
College Educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
34.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 224 Hale a Woodruff
What grades does PS 224 Hale a Woodruff serve?
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 224 Hale a Woodruff?
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 224 Hale a Woodruff?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 224 Hale a Woodruff is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 224 Hale a Woodruff rank in NY?
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff ranks #4,107 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 224 Hale a Woodruff's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 224 Hale a Woodruff has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 224 Hale a Woodruff?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 224 Hale a Woodruff has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 224 Hale a Woodruff a charter school?
No, PS 224 Hale a Woodruff is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 224 Hale a Woodruff a Title I school?
No, PS 224 Hale a Woodruff is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 224 Hale a Woodruff?
95.8% of students at PS 224 Hale a Woodruff 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
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.6%
- Phone
- (718) 235-3600
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #46 of 52
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