Below Average
#3704 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 23 Carter G Woodson
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,704 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#452 of 570
public schools
In district
#30 of 38
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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About PS 23 Carter G Woodson
PS 23 Carter G Woodson is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14. PS 23 Carter G Woodson serves approximately 221 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 23 Carter G Woodson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,704 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 23 Carter G Woodson show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 23 Carter G Woodson 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 9.2:1 students to teachers, PS 23 Carter G Woodson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
68% of students at PS 23 Carter G Woodson 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 23 Carter G Woodson — Students at PS 23 Carter G Woodson score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.9%
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: 7.0/10.
How PS 23 Carter G Woodson Compares
See how PS 23 Carter G Woodson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 23 Carter G Woodson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 297 ABRAHAM STOCKTON (rated 6.6/10, 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 11206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,280
Median Home Value
$822,100
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
Population
89,231
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
10.9%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
30.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CADY STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Seneca Falls, NY | 4.8 |
| GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS Brooklyn, NY | 4.8 |
| LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 4.8 |
| MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY | 4.8 |
| NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 4.8 |
| NORWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station, NY | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 23 Carter G Woodson
What grades does PS 23 Carter G Woodson serve?
PS 23 Carter G Woodson serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 23 Carter G Woodson?
PS 23 Carter G Woodson has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 23 Carter G Woodson?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 23 Carter G Woodson is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 23 Carter G Woodson rank in NY?
PS 23 Carter G Woodson ranks #3,704 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 23 Carter G Woodson's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 23 Carter G Woodson 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 23 Carter G Woodson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 23 Carter G Woodson has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 23 Carter G Woodson a charter school?
No, PS 23 Carter G Woodson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 23 Carter G Woodson a Title I school?
No, PS 23 Carter G Woodson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 23 Carter G Woodson?
91.9% of students at PS 23 Carter G Woodson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.3%
- Phone
- (718) 387-0375
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14- District Enrollment
- 15,196
- Schools in District
- 38
- District Rank
- #30 of 38
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