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#3033 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 231
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
5601 16TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,033 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#382 of 570
public schools
In district
#7 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 231
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 231
PS 231 is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 231 serves approximately 302 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 231 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,033 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, PS 231 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
50% of students at PS 231 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 231 Compares
See how PS 231 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5601 16TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 231 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) (rated 8.3/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 48 MAPLETON (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 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 11204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,588
Median Home Value
$1,097,200
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
Population
81,368
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
35.3%
Avg Commute
40.6 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
34.3
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| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmsford, NY | 5.6 |
| ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY Locust Valley, NY | 5.6 |
| BEMUS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bemus Point, NY | 5.6 |
| BNEI YAKOV YOSEF OF MONSEY Spring Valley, NY | 5.6 |
| C R WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Windsor, NY | 5.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 231
What grades does PS 231 serve?
PS 231 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 231?
PS 231 has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 231?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 231 is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 231 rank in NY?
PS 231 ranks #3,033 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 231's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 231 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.
Is PS 231 a charter school?
No, PS 231 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 231 a Title I school?
No, PS 231 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 231?
88.7% of students at PS 231 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (718) 853-1884
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #7 of 58
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