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PS 241 Emma L Johnston

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #17 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

976 PRESIDENT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11225

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism48%

Students at PS 241 Emma L Johnston score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 241 Emma L Johnston sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,201

Median home value

$1,218,300

Median rent

$1,733/mo

College educated

48.1%

Homeownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Epiphany Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.5 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #17

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#33 of 49
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 241 Emma L Johnston is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 241 Emma L Johnston

PS 241 Emma L Johnston is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,107 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 241 Emma L Johnston

What grades does PS 241 Emma L Johnston serve?

PS 241 Emma L Johnston serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 241 Emma L Johnston?

PS 241 Emma L Johnston has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 241 Emma L Johnston?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 241 Emma L Johnston is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 241 Emma L Johnston rank in NY?

PS 241 Emma L Johnston ranks #3,107 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 241 Emma L Johnston's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 241 Emma L Johnston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 241 Emma L Johnston?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 241 Emma L Johnston has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 241 Emma L Johnston a charter school?

No, PS 241 Emma L Johnston is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 241 Emma L Johnston a Title I school?

No, PS 241 Emma L Johnston is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 241 Emma L Johnston?

74.3% of students at PS 241 Emma L Johnston qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.0%
Area population (ZIP 11225)
56,544
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
38.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11225; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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