Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Summary:

Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the New York City Geographic District #19, with 277 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of New York elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 17.65% compared to the district's 32.92% and the state's 42.6%. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 95.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high proportion of minority students, with 91.37% being African American or Hispanic. Despite relatively high spending per student ($24,302) and a low student-teacher ratio (12.1 students per teacher), the school's academic performance remains low.

Interestingly, some nearby schools in the same district, such as PS 13 Roberto Clemente and PS 190 Sheffield, have performed better than Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Additionally, the school has performed relatively well in serving its special education and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 20% and top 45% of New York elementary schools, respectively, for these student subgroups in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 574 Dumont Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11207


(718) 495-7012

District: New York City Geographic District #19

SchoolDigger Rank:
2061st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,302 Help


Students who attend Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.7%
Hispanic:
38.6%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Compare Details Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 16th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.7%), Hispanic (38.6%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 11th best among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is $24,302, which is the 11th highest among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School 2061st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #19:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #19 745th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 4.60 2353rd 2366 0.5%
2017 6.76 2337th 2386 2.1%
2018 8.64 2293rd 2395 4.3%
2019 9.34 2305th 2413 4.5%
2021 23.41 1789th 2201 18.7%
2022 8.78 2338th 2434 3.9%
2023 31.08 1718th 2439 29.6%
2024 19.98 2061st 2445 15.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.50 473rd 1066 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 1196th 1941 38.4%
2019 25.84 1547th 1859 16.8%
2022 32.18 1435th 2031 29.3%
2023 73.24 324th 2016 83.9%
2024 68.83 412th 2110 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.87 2009th 2099 4.3%
2023 44.45 1052nd 2041 48.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 611th 730 16.3%
2019 27.64 476th 570 16.5%
2022 29.06 486th 622 21.9%
2023 42.06 338th 637 46.9%
2024 39.25 459th 766 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.54 2299th 2338 1.7%
2019 9.50 2267th 2357 3.8%
2022 10.74 2284th 2401 4.9%
2023 43.98 1328th 2403 44.7%
2024 22.37 1987th 2413 17.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.66 2067th 2340 11.7%
2019 11.24 2228th 2358 5.5%
2022 9.61 2304th 2400 4.0%
2023 25.21 1869th 2400 22.1%
2024 21.56 2020th 2411 16.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.64 820th 948 13.5%
2019 20.40 771st 891 13.5%
2022 29.23 686th 936 26.7%
2023 52.20 357th 857 58.3%
2024 33.04 625th 927 32.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.01 1150th 1531 24.9%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 20, 2020

Open Quote This school has a lot of work to do. They do not communicate very well with parents and it’s not a trusting environment. The teachers are fine, however, can be lazy. The students who are aggressive do not have the necessary support they need and take anger out on the other children. That’s not fair to anyone. There is no indoor play site for the little ones and the kids resort to playing in the auditorium when the weather is not permitting of them being outside. Very dangerous. Parent involvement is almost nonexistent. Not because the parents don’t want to be involved, but because the school doesn’t provide opportunities to do so. There was initial talk of so but the momentum died down to the point where it went no where. There’s no consistent daily or even weekly updates for the little ones. I do not recommend this program. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 117 2 53 0 0 0 0 174
2015 2 151 2 75 2 0 0 0 232
2016 5 179 2 95 3 0 0 0 284
2017 8 210 1 108 4 0 0 0 331
2018 6 202 0 93 3 1 0 0 305
2019 6 188 0 90 3 0 3 0 290
2020 4 181 0 106 2 0 4 0 297
2021 2 159 5 107 2 1 4 0 280
2022 4 165 2 99 3 1 4 0 278
2023 8 159 4 98 1 2 5 0 277
2024 10 170 2 120 2 2 5 0 311

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 Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 174 12.0 14.5 75.3
2015 232 19.0 12.2 93.5
2016 284 23.0 12.3 90.1
2017 331 29.6 11.1 89.7
2018 305 28.0 10.8 96.1
2019 290 29.0 9.9 95.2
2020 297 22.0 13.5 92.3
2021 280 25.0 11.2 94.6
2022 278 24.0 11.5 91.4
2023 277 22.8 12.1 95.7
2024 311 25.0 12.4 96.1

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 Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 174 12.0 14.5 75.3
2015 232 19.0 12.2 93.5
2016 284 23.0 12.3 90.1
2017 331 29.6 11.1 89.7
2018 305 28.0 10.8 96.1
2019 290 29.0 9.9 95.2
2020 297 22.0 13.5 92.3
2021 280 25.0 11.2 94.6
2022 278 24.0 11.5 91.4
2023 277 22.8 12.1 95.7
2024 311 25.0 12.4 96.1

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,910 (9.9%) $17,408 (90.1%) $19,318
2020 $1,591 (7.8%) $18,770 (92.2%) $20,361
2021 $2,564 (11.2%) $20,296 (88.8%) $22,860
2022 $3,517 (14.4%) $20,886 (85.6%) $24,403
2023 $3,358 (13.8%) $20,944 (86.2%) $24,302

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2305th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1718th of 2439 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)2837.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #19)3836.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)2827
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #19)3943.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)1742.9
 25.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #19)3845.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)1732.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #19)3642.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)1635
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #19)2638
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School)1245
 33%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #19)2939.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290277
 4.5%
African American188159
 15.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian04
Hispanic9098
 8.9%
Pacific Islander02
White68
 33.3%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%95.7%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School

Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.7% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School.

Students at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School are 55% African American, 39% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas


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