Below Average
#3910 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 4
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
923 JEROME ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,910 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#478 of 570
public schools
In district
#17 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 4
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 4
PS 4 is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 4 serves approximately 412 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,910 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, PS 4 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
79% of students at PS 4 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 4 Compares
See how PS 4 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
923 JEROME ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 4 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRESH CREEK SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 13 ROBERTO CLEMENTE (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-MATH-PERSONAL AWA Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 306 ETHAN ALLEN Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 213 NEW LOTS Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 2.3 |
| PS 36 Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| VAN SICLEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| EAST NEW YORK ARTS AND CIVICS HIGH SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LINDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 2.8 |
| EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| FRESH CREEK SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| PS 190 SHEFFIELD Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| LEGACY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 13 ROBERTO CLEMENTE Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| NEW GRACE CENTER, INC. Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 273 WORTMAN Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| SCIENCE AND MEDICINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| A PLUS KIDZ ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | — |
| FDNY-CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,419
Median Home Value
$657,400
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
93,445
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Avg Commute
45.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Median Age
36.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 4.5 |
| BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bergen, NY | 4.5 |
| C GRANT GRIMSHAW SCHOOL Lafayette, NY | 4.5 |
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corinth, NY | 4.5 |
| DRYDEN STREET SCHOOL Westbury, NY | 4.5 |
| FITZHUGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 4
What grades does PS 4 serve?
PS 4 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 4?
PS 4 has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 4?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 4 is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 4 rank in NY?
PS 4 ranks #3,910 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 4's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 4 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.
Is PS 4 a charter school?
No, PS 4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 4 a Title I school?
No, PS 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 4?
89.3% of students at PS 4 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
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (718) 272-7555
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #17 of 58
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