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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
1957 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,825 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#363 of 570
public schools
In district
#30 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,825 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
61% of students at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School — Students at PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 12 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: 7.9/10.
How PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School Compares
See how PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1957 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 8.3 |
| BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| CORTELYOU EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| MIDWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | — |
| MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| SCHOOL OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| PS 315 Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| BROOKLYN JESUIT PREP Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| YESHIVA VYELIPOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PHYL'S ACADEMY PREP Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 181 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 198 Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 399 STANLEY EUGENE CLARKE Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| BROOKLYN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| MS 246 WALT WHITMAN Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| MASORES BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 3.3 |
| ST CATHERINE GENOA-ST THERESE LISIEU Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ST CATHERINE GENOA-ST THERESE LISIEU Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,261
Median Home Value
$817,600
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
Population
60,398
College Educated
39.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Avg Commute
44.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
39.5
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (718) 941-2800
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22- District Enrollment
- 31,726
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #30 of 40
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