Very Good
#1086 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 23% in state
PS 26 Jesse Owens
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
1014 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,086 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#116 of 570
public schools
In district
#3 of 23
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About PS 26 Jesse Owens
PS 26 Jesse Owens is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16. PS 26 Jesse Owens serves approximately 220 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 26 Jesse Owens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 26 Jesse Owens show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, PS 26 Jesse Owens sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
47% of students at PS 26 Jesse Owens 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 26 Jesse Owens — Students at PS 26 Jesse Owens score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80%
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: 8.8/10.
How PS 26 Jesse Owens Compares
See how PS 26 Jesse Owens performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1014 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 26 Jesse Owens may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is THE CO-OP SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LA CIMA CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. 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 11221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,122
Median Home Value
$1,061,400
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
90,750
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Median Age
32.8
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| BLUE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blue Point, NY | 7.6 |
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| HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island, NY | 7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 26 Jesse Owens
What grades does PS 26 Jesse Owens serve?
PS 26 Jesse Owens serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 26 Jesse Owens?
PS 26 Jesse Owens has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 26 Jesse Owens?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 26 Jesse Owens is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 26 Jesse Owens rank in NY?
PS 26 Jesse Owens ranks #1,086 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 26 Jesse Owens's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 26 Jesse Owens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 26 Jesse Owens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 26 Jesse Owens has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 26 Jesse Owens a charter school?
No, PS 26 Jesse Owens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 26 Jesse Owens a Title I school?
No, PS 26 Jesse Owens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 26 Jesse Owens?
80.0% of students at PS 26 Jesse Owens 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
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (718) 919-5707
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16- District Enrollment
- 5,827
- Schools in District
- 23
- District Rank
- #3 of 23
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