Average
#1857 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
4222 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,857 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#231 of 570
public schools
In district
#35 of 49
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
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About Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15. Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,857 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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.
40% of students at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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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Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School — Students at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 8.7/10.
How Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School Compares
See how Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4222 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 94 HENRY LONGFELLOW (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 172 BEACON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEEP DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,517
Median Home Value
$782,500
Median Rent
$1,972/mo
Population
26,681
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.7
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| APALACHIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Apalachin, NY | 6.8 |
| DUANESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Delanson, NY | 6.8 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach, NY | 6.8 |
| FAIRMONT NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.8 |
| FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School serve?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School rank in NY?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks #1,857 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
76.5% of students at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (718) 369-8330
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15- District Enrollment
- 26,808
- Schools in District
- 49
- District Rank
- #35 of 49
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