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#3541 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
51 ST EDWARDS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,541 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#429 of 570
public schools
In district
#27 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
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PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
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About PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13. PS 67 Charles a Dorsey serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 67 Charles a Dorsey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 67 Charles a Dorsey show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 181 students, PS 67 Charles a Dorsey is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey 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.
64% of students at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey 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 67 Charles a Dorsey — Students at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How PS 67 Charles a Dorsey Compares
See how PS 67 Charles a Dorsey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
51 ST EDWARDS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 67 Charles a Dorsey may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 20 CLINTON HILL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GREENE HILL SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,753
Median Home Value
$892,800
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
Population
50,205
College Educated
52.5%
Homeownership
29%
Avg Commute
35.8 min
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Median Age
30.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
What grades does PS 67 Charles a Dorsey serve?
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 67 Charles a Dorsey?
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 67 Charles a Dorsey rank in NY?
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey ranks #3,541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 67 Charles a Dorsey's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 67 Charles a Dorsey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 67 Charles a Dorsey has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 67 Charles a Dorsey a charter school?
No, PS 67 Charles a Dorsey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 67 Charles a Dorsey a Title I school?
No, PS 67 Charles a Dorsey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 67 Charles a Dorsey?
97.8% of students at PS 67 Charles a Dorsey 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
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.5%
- Phone
- (718) 834-6756
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13- District Enrollment
- 19,232
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #27 of 40
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