Is Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont a good school?

Yes! Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont?

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont?

Students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont are 45% White, 37% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Summary:

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont is an exceptional elementary public magnet school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 524. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past five years.

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont excels academically, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.33% of 3rd graders, 91.38% of 4th graders, and 84.78% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 49.34% and 42.6% for the district and state, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across diverse student subgroups, including low-income and homeless students, ranking in the top 3-24 schools in New York for these populations. This suggests a strong focus on equity and inclusive education.

Compared to nearby schools, PS 31 Samuel F Dupont spends significantly more per student ($17,331 in 2022-2023) and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.6, which may contribute to its academic success. While some nearby schools, such as PS 34 Oliver H Perry and Hunters Point Elementary School, also demonstrate strong performance in specific areas, PS 31 Samuel F Dupont stands out as an exceptional and consistently high-achieving elementary school in New York City Geographic District #14.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222-2669

(718) 383-8998

District: New York City Geographic District #14

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,331

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

Hispanic:

37.0%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #14! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (37%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is 16.6. 18 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is $17,331. 17 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont 28^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #14:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #14 591^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

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Rank History for all students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	85.67	105^th	2206	95.2%
2007	86.41	77^th	2219	96.5%
2008	87.07	33^rd	2227	98.5%
2009	86.14	27^th	2257	98.8%
2010	92.90	11^th	2263	99.5%
2011	94.28	6^th	2286	99.7%
2012	92.09	32^nd	2320	98.6%
2013	93.22	79^th	2325	96.6%
2014	89.59	151^st	2345	93.6%
2015	91.35	117^th	2352	95.0%
2016	85.55	256^th	2366	89.2%
2017	86.48	236^th	2386	90.1%
2018	86.00	248^th	2395	89.6%
2019	88.06	246^th	2413	89.8%
2021	95.66	13^th	2201	99.4%
2022	96.72	25^th	2434	99.0%
2023	95.27	82^nd	2439	96.6%
2024	97.57	28^th	2445	98.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.60	193^rd	1941	90.1%
2019	73.43	245^th	1859	86.8%
2024	88.09	137^th	2110	93.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	91.09	92^nd	2045	95.5%
2019	92.54	97^th	2032	95.2%
2021	98.42	5^th	1678	99.7%
2022	98.32	21^st	2099	99.0%
2023	96.53	52^nd	2041	97.5%
2024	98.56	24^th	2078	98.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.17	56^th	730	92.3%
2019	96.32	7^th	570	98.8%
2021	97.02	2^nd	70	97.1%
2022	97.33	10^th	622	98.4%
2023	95.85	18^th	637	97.2%
2024	99.21	3^rd	766	99.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	81.65	331^st	2338	85.8%
2019	85.09	283^rd	2357	88.0%
2021	95.68	7^th	1955	99.6%
2022	96.64	18^th	2401	99.3%
2023	96.16	39^th	2403	98.4%
2024	96.58	36^th	2413	98.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	86.44	206^th	2340	91.2%
2019	88.19	219^th	2358	90.7%
2021	93.06	31^st	1961	98.4%
2022	94.99	50^th	2400	97.9%
2023	92.50	132^nd	2400	94.5%
2024	97.30	20^th	2411	99.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	71.32	199^th	891	77.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.77	133^rd	1392	90.4%
2019	79.81	186^th	1315	85.9%
2021	97.09	7^th	818	99.1%
2022	96.46	33^rd	1503	97.8%
2023	92.33	68^th	1429	95.2%
2024	98.26	25^th	1531	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.41	127^th	1408	91.0%
2019	94.30	24^th	1338	98.2%
2021	92.49	10^th	1224	99.2%
2022	95.76	10^th	1399	99.3%
2023	95.01	14^th	1337	99.0%
2024	96.36	17^th	1392	98.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)

89%

11%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 31, 2017

Close knit fun school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 5, 2016

I couldn't ask for better schooling for my two sons. The school is under excellent leadership of its principal. Highly recommended. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

P.S. 31 is a great school. My son is in Pre-k this year and is having a wonderful time learning and meeting friends. Unlike some sites say, they do get exercise. The Pre-k classes take walks around the block while observing shapes and nature. They also do exercises in class. The older children have recess outside in the school yard. This school is excellent. I highly recommend it. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, December 14, 2015

I liked PS 31 from the moment I stepped foot into the school. My son had terrible separation anxiety when first starting Pre-K but all of that changed. He now loves his school. Why? Because of his beloved teacher, Ms. Fogelman. This teacher treats each child as though they were her own. Our hearts sing when we are in her presence. The para professional, Ms. Carmela is also a joy. Dedicated, kind and hard working teachers who go above and beyond for their students are what my child has at PS 31. I am grateful every single day.
I have seen a big change in my wild, rambunctious child who found coloring boring before starting school. He is now a patient, focused person who is absorbed in his work. The concentration that previously was lavished on Legos and Transformers has now spilled into everything he does... especially projects. Wether done as a family, in a group or on his own, my 4 year old child enjoys learning and immersing himself in school activities. Isn't that marvelous?! He feels a great deal of pride and joy in the stars and compliments he finds written by his teachers on his work.
My son is learning at light speed. Each day he surprises me with new information.
There are also wonderful ways to be involved as a parent in my child's school. I can come in and teach a lesson on a Fabulous Friday. I can surprise the class as a mystery reader. I've heard other parents talk of feeling like they are a part of a community. Well, I feel as though I am a part of the class.
Perhaps I speak too soon. After all, I know only of a pre-K experience; however, I feel a strong affinity to PS 31. It is known as a Blue Ribbon School Of Excellence, which is tremendous! Along with the strong academics (a necessity) I give it a blue ribbon for the kindness, thoughtfulness and comfort it has been for my family.

PS- The school offers outdoor activities for the younger children and recess for all. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 28, 2011

As a lifelong resident of the area, I could not be happier about this school. This school takes a top notch approach in teaching children. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 3, 2011

Incredible school. I could not hope for a better education for my children. Fantastic teachers, environment, and a caring and supportive staff. If I could give PS 31 ten stars, I would. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	123	2	126	473	0	n/a	n/a	724
1990	110	3	113	477	0	n/a	n/a	703
1991	113	10	89	452	0	n/a	n/a	664
1992	130	14	93	439	0	n/a	n/a	676
1993	160	11	87	444	4	n/a	n/a	706
1994	169	19	92	429	4	n/a	n/a	713
1995	177	25	97	506	3	n/a	n/a	808
1996	177	25	97	506	3	n/a	n/a	808
1997	189	23	105	503	5	n/a	n/a	825
1998	213	20	104	516	4	n/a	n/a	857
1999	251	19	115	507	0	n/a	n/a	892
2000	245	16	114	515	0	n/a	n/a	890
2001	258	12	106	516	4	n/a	n/a	896
2002	252	11	91	488	3	n/a	n/a	845
2003	252	11	91	488	3	n/a	n/a	845
2004	246	14	81	457	3	n/a	n/a	801
2005	209	10	62	367	3	n/a	n/a	651
2006	184	19	68	339	3	n/a	n/a	613
2007	184	30	69	312	1	n/a	n/a	596
2008	183	22	66	275	1	n/a	n/a	547
2009	184	19	62	263	1	n/a	n/a	529
2010	196	25	55	265	2	n/a	n/a	543
2011	207	24	52	271	2	0	0	556
2012	230	39	63	275	2	1	0	610
2013	214	32	57	269	5	1	2	580
2014	228	28	57	277	4	0	3	597
2015	241	29	58	285	5	0	3	621
2016	261	30	50	265	4	0	2	612
2017	259	29	50	252	4	0	1	595
2018	255	28	55	247	5	0	4	594
2019	270	31	52	252	5	0	8	618
2020	269	39	45	253	4	0	11	621
2021	248	35	47	228	4	0	18	580
2022	238	37	38	211	1	0	19	544
2023	237	35	35	194	1	0	22	524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	724	31.0	23.3	n/a
1990	703	33.0	21.3	n/a
1991	664	32.0	20.7	n/a
1992	676	31.0	21.8	n/a
1993	706	33.0	21.4	n/a
1994	713	32.0	22.3	n/a
1995	808	38.0	21.3	n/a
1996	808	38.0	21.3	n/a
1997	825	39.0	21.2	79
1998	857	42.0	20.4	80.5
1999	892	44.0	20.3	77.4
2000	890	44.0	20.2	83.5
2001	896	48.0	18.7	82.5
2002	845	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	845	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	801	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	651	41.0	15.9	0
2006	613	38.0	16.1	71
2007	596	41.4	14.4	73
2008	547	41.0	13.3	71.8
2009	529	39.0	13.6	74.9
2010	543	39.8	13.6	n/a
2011	556	39.0	14.2	70
2012	610	37.0	16.4	68
2013	580	37.5	15.4	67.8
2014	597	36.0	16.5	64.2
2015	621	38.0	16.3	71.8
2016	612	42.0	14.5	72.1
2017	595	41.8	14.2	68.6
2018	594	40.0	14.8	72.1
2019	618	40.0	15.4	72
2020	621	35.0	17.7	67.1
2021	580	36.0	16.1	63.4
2022	544	36.0	15.1	64.9
2023	524	31.4	16.6	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	724	31.0	23.3	n/a
1990	703	33.0	21.3	n/a
1991	664	32.0	20.7	n/a
1992	676	31.0	21.8	n/a
1993	706	33.0	21.4	n/a
1994	713	32.0	22.3	n/a
1995	808	38.0	21.3	n/a
1996	808	38.0	21.3	n/a
1997	825	39.0	21.2	79
1998	857	42.0	20.4	80.5
1999	892	44.0	20.3	77.4
2000	890	44.0	20.2	83.5
2001	896	48.0	18.7	82.5
2002	845	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	845	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	801	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	651	41.0	15.9	0
2006	613	38.0	16.1	71
2007	596	41.4	14.4	73
2008	547	41.0	13.3	71.8
2009	529	39.0	13.6	74.9
2010	543	39.8	13.6	n/a
2011	556	39.0	14.2	70
2012	610	37.0	16.4	68
2013	580	37.5	15.4	67.8
2014	597	36.0	16.5	64.2
2015	621	38.0	16.3	71.8
2016	612	42.0	14.5	72.1
2017	595	41.8	14.2	68.6
2018	594	40.0	14.8	72.1
2019	618	40.0	15.4	72
2020	621	35.0	17.7	67.1
2021	580	36.0	16.1	63.4
2022	544	36.0	15.1	64.9
2023	524	31.4	16.6	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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