Needs Improvement
#4473 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 274 Kosciusko
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
800 BUSHWICK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,473 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#538 of 570
public schools
In district
#27 of 27
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
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PS 274 Kosciusko
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About PS 274 Kosciusko
PS 274 Kosciusko is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32. PS 274 Kosciusko serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 274 Kosciusko has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,473 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 274 Kosciusko show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
58% of students at PS 274 Kosciusko 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 274 Kosciusko — Students at PS 274 Kosciusko score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How PS 274 Kosciusko Compares
See how PS 274 Kosciusko performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
800 BUSHWICK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 274 Kosciusko may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 376 (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 26 JESSE OWENS (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LA CIMA CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 274 Kosciusko
What grades does PS 274 Kosciusko serve?
PS 274 Kosciusko serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 274 Kosciusko?
PS 274 Kosciusko has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 274 Kosciusko?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 274 Kosciusko is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 274 Kosciusko rank in NY?
PS 274 Kosciusko ranks #4,473 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 274 Kosciusko's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 274 Kosciusko has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 274 Kosciusko?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 274 Kosciusko has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 274 Kosciusko a charter school?
No, PS 274 Kosciusko is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 274 Kosciusko a Title I school?
No, PS 274 Kosciusko is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 274 Kosciusko?
92.2% of students at PS 274 Kosciusko 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.5%
- Phone
- (718) 642-5300
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32- District Enrollment
- 9,633
- Schools in District
- 27
- District Rank
- #27 of 27
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