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#2825 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #22 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1957 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11210
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,261
Median home value
$817,600
Median rent
$1,734/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11210; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Kids Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Kids Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Cortelyou Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #22
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #30 of 40
- 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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #22, serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,825 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
What grades does PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School serve?
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School rank in NY?
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks #2,825 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School a charter school?
No, PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School a Title I school?
No, PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
90.1% of students at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (718) 941-2800
- Area population (ZIP 11210)
- 60,398
- Area average commute
- 44.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 11210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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