Below Average
#3901 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 308 Clara Cardwell
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
616 QUINCY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,901 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#474 of 570
public schools
In district
#17 of 23
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
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PS 308 Clara Cardwell
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About PS 308 Clara Cardwell
PS 308 Clara Cardwell is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16. PS 308 Clara Cardwell serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 308 Clara Cardwell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,901 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 308 Clara Cardwell show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, PS 308 Clara Cardwell sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
59% of students at PS 308 Clara Cardwell 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 308 Clara Cardwell — Students at PS 308 Clara Cardwell score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 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: 5.1/10.
How PS 308 Clara Cardwell Compares
See how PS 308 Clara Cardwell performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
616 QUINCY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 308 Clara Cardwell may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CO-OP SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 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 308 Clara Cardwell
What grades does PS 308 Clara Cardwell serve?
PS 308 Clara Cardwell serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 308 Clara Cardwell?
PS 308 Clara Cardwell has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 308 Clara Cardwell?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 308 Clara Cardwell is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 308 Clara Cardwell rank in NY?
PS 308 Clara Cardwell ranks #3,901 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 308 Clara Cardwell's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 308 Clara Cardwell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 308 Clara Cardwell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 308 Clara Cardwell has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 308 Clara Cardwell a charter school?
No, PS 308 Clara Cardwell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 308 Clara Cardwell a Title I school?
No, PS 308 Clara Cardwell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 308 Clara Cardwell?
94.4% of students at PS 308 Clara Cardwell 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (718) 571-6960
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16- District Enrollment
- 5,827
- Schools in District
- 23
- District Rank
- #17 of 23
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