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Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
242 COOPER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,266 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#517 of 570
public schools
In district
#23 of 27
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
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Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32. Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,266 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
44% of students at Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter 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/is 384 Frances E Carter — Students at Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.4%
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: 3.1/10.
How Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter Compares
See how Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
242 COOPER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 151 LYNDON B JOHNSON (rated 5.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood 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
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| AFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Afton, NY | 3.9 |
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| BOSTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 3.9 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 2 Bronx, NY | 3.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter
What grades does Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter serve?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter rank in NY?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter ranks #4,266 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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/is 384 Frances E Carter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter a charter school?
No, Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter?
89.4% of students at Ps/is 384 Frances E Carter 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (718) 642-4890
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32- District Enrollment
- 9,633
- Schools in District
- 27
- District Rank
- #23 of 27
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