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PS 276 Louis Marshall

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18

1070 E 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Enrollment

541

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,111 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#391 of 570

public schools

In district

#23 of 33

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18

Equity

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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PS 276 Louis Marshall

5.5/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 276 Louis Marshall

PS 276 Louis Marshall is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. PS 276 Louis Marshall serves approximately 541 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 276 Louis Marshall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,111 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 276 Louis Marshall show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

54% of students at PS 276 Louis Marshall 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.6%

PS 276 Louis Marshall — Students at PS 276 Louis Marshall score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

84.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 37.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 35.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
86%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
40.8%
ELA
42.5%
2022
Math
42.5%
ELA
41.6%

* 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: 6.2/10.

How PS 276 Louis Marshall Compares

See how PS 276 Louis Marshall performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
34th percentile in NY
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
1.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
85%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
53.6%

Location

1070 E 83RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 276 Louis Marshall may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
EISEK HATORAH D'RACHMISTRIVKA Brooklyn 0.1 mi 5.7
IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE Brooklyn 0.2 mi 4.6
PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.6
EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.7
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY Brooklyn 0.5 mi 5.5
BROOKLYN BRIDGE ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.5 mi 5.6
BROOKLYN THEATRE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.5
VICTORY COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.5
ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Brooklyn 0.5 mi 8.5
PS 115 DANIEL MUCATEL SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 5.9
HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.9
URBAN ACTION ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.7 mi 5.9
HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.3
PS 312 BERGEN BEACH Brooklyn 0.8 mi 6.5
CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.0
JHS 78 ROY H MANN Brooklyn 0.9 mi 6.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BERGEN BEACH Brooklyn 0.9 mi 6.1
ST BERNARD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn 1.0 mi 5.6
PS 66 Brooklyn 1.0 mi 4.4
OLYMPUS ACADEMY Brooklyn 1.0 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,813

Median Home Value

$710,300

Median Rent

$1,637/mo

Population

95,174

College Educated

28.5%

Homeownership

50.5%

Avg Commute

50.9 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 276 Louis Marshall

What grades does PS 276 Louis Marshall serve?

PS 276 Louis Marshall serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 276 Louis Marshall?

PS 276 Louis Marshall has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 276 Louis Marshall?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 276 Louis Marshall is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 276 Louis Marshall rank in NY?

PS 276 Louis Marshall ranks #3,111 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 276 Louis Marshall's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 276 Louis Marshall 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 276 Louis Marshall?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 276 Louis Marshall has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 276 Louis Marshall a charter school?

No, PS 276 Louis Marshall is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 276 Louis Marshall a Title I school?

No, PS 276 Louis Marshall is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 276 Louis Marshall?

84.5% of students at PS 276 Louis Marshall 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
72 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
84.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.6%

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