Is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School a good school?

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks 534 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

Students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Summary:

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is a public magnet school serving 552 students in grades PK-5 in the New York City Geographic District #14. This high-performing school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 67.95%, compared to 53.94% for the district and 47.05% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, with its White students ranking 39th out of 1,392 New York elementary schools and its Asian students ranking 135th out of 662 schools.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary's success may be attributed to its relatively high per-student spending of $15,582 in 2022-2023 and its low student-teacher ratio of 13.7. When compared to nearby schools like Ps 250 George H Lindsay and Ps 380 John Wayne Elementary, Brooklyn Arbor consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Math. This suggests that the school's effective strategies and resources are contributing to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238

(718) 963-0393

District: New York City Geographic District #14

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,582

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.2%

White:

33.5%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5^th 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 75.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), White (33.5%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is 13.7. 12 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is $15,582. 18 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 534^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	30.12	1709^th	2352	27.3%
2016	48.32	1227^th	2366	48.1%
2017	47.55	1243^rd	2386	47.9%
2018	60.07	946^th	2395	60.5%
2019	50.94	1137^th	2413	52.9%
2021	65.25	725^th	2201	67.1%
2022	51.77	1129^th	2434	53.6%
2023	70.25	674^th	2439	72.4%
2024	75.08	534^th	2445	78.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.12	654^th	938	30.3%
2019	47.94	345^th	860	59.9%
2022	23.74	908^th	1027	11.6%
2023	41.90	525^th	1001	47.6%
2024	46.90	446^th	1066	58.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.84	1209^th	1941	37.7%
2019	36.80	1077^th	1859	42.1%
2022	36.56	1252^nd	2031	38.4%
2023	54.17	665^th	2016	67.0%
2024	44.64	990^th	2110	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.46	964^th	2045	52.9%
2019	35.32	1330^th	2032	34.5%
2021	62.89	495^th	1678	70.5%
2022	28.94	1592^nd	2099	24.2%
2023	48.48	936^th	2041	54.1%
2024	44.61	1059^th	2078	49.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.15	290^th	766	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.16	843^rd	2338	63.9%
2019	52.60	1084^th	2357	54.0%
2022	53.10	1092^nd	2401	54.5%
2023	77.57	481^st	2403	80.0%
2024	78.85	434^th	2413	82.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.76	1039^th	2340	55.6%
2019	49.57	1150^th	2358	51.2%
2022	49.05	1192^nd	2400	50.3%
2023	57.51	955^th	2400	60.2%
2024	79.57	402^nd	2411	83.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.30	135^th	662	79.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.28	683^rd	1392	50.9%
2019	44.34	687^th	1315	47.8%
2022	32.93	1070^th	1503	28.8%
2023	51.76	620^th	1429	56.6%
2024	50.88	658^th	1531	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.85	104^th	1408	92.6%
2019	86.43	133^rd	1338	90.1%
2023	88.07	111^th	1337	91.7%
2024	93.85	39^th	1392	97.2%

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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

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	43	9	7	128	0	1	188
2014	90	14	13	214	0	3	334
2015	114	16	10	288	0	7	435
2016	150	20	13	389	0	11	583
2017	166	16	14	384	0	21	601
2018	178	16	14	362	0	26	596
2019	170	16	19	390	0	23	618
2020	193	12	22	357	0	27	611
2021	164	8	18	356	1	23	570
2022	190	11	19	297	1	26	544
2023	185	12	25	299	1	30	552

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 Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	188	12.5	15.0	72.9
2014	334	23.0	14.5	65.6
2015	435	30.0	14.5	69
2016	583	40.0	14.5	67.9
2017	601	41.9	14.3	60.2
2018	596	42.0	14.1	62.6
2019	618	41.0	15.0	56.6
2020	611	42.7	14.2	49.4
2021	570	43.0	13.2	59.1
2022	544	37.0	14.7	49.4
2023	552	40.0	13.7	50

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 Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	188	12.5	15.0	72.9
2014	334	23.0	14.5	65.6
2015	435	30.0	14.5	69
2016	583	40.0	14.5	67.9
2017	601	41.9	14.3	60.2
2018	596	42.0	14.1	62.6
2019	618	41.0	15.0	56.6
2020	611	42.7	14.2	49.4
2021	570	43.0	13.2	59.1
2022	544	37.0	14.7	49.4
2023	552	40.0	13.7	50

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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