Ps 245

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Ps 245 ranks 930 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

PS 245 is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 223 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 431 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 245 has a significantly higher percentage of African American (50.22%) and Hispanic (40.81%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in ELA (65%) and Math (73.17%) are higher than the district and state averages, but its 3rd-grade proficiency rates in ELA (38.89%) and Math (47.22%) are lower. Additionally, PS 245 has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $23,703 and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.3) compared to the nearby schools.

While some of the nearby schools, such as PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School and PS 139 Alexine A Fenty, have more diverse student populations, PS 245's academic performance shows a mixed picture. The school's stronger performance in the upper grades suggests that it may be more effective in supporting student learning as they progress through the elementary years. However, the high level of economic disadvantage among the student population may present challenges that the school is working to address through its targeted interventions and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

249 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226-3202

(718) 284-2330

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
930^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,703

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.2%

Hispanic:

40.8%

American Indian:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 245 ranks better than 61.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 13^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), Hispanic (40.8%), American Indian (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 245 is 11.3, which is the 4^th best among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 245 is $23,703, which is the 7^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 245:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 245 930^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 245 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 431^st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 245

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Rank History for all students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2008	46.27	1438^th	2227	35.4%
2009	44.15	1549^th	2257	31.4%
2010	37.06	1607^th	2263	29.0%
2011	44.99	1410^th	2286	38.3%
2012	56.09	1144^th	2320	50.7%
2013	58.77	884^th	2325	62.0%
2014	56.75	981^st	2345	58.2%
2015	63.73	813^th	2352	65.4%
2016	56.99	984^th	2366	58.4%
2017	49.64	1188^th	2386	50.2%
2018	36.66	1570^th	2395	34.4%
2019	43.85	1316^th	2413	45.5%
2021	60.63	841^st	2201	61.8%
2022	68.60	697^th	2434	71.4%
2023	59.78	930^th	2439	61.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.15	1785^th	1941	8.0%
2019	35.76	1116^th	1859	40.0%
2022	55.91	635^th	2031	68.7%
2023	69.06	401^st	2016	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.89	800^th	2032	60.6%
2021	74.60	284^th	1678	83.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.71	1348^th	2338	42.3%
2019	44.83	1287^th	2357	45.4%
2022	59.49	913^th	2401	62.0%
2023	54.17	1047^th	2403	56.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.15	1756^th	2340	25.0%
2019	43.46	1306^th	2358	44.6%
2022	72.29	573^rd	2400	76.1%
2023	62.81	837^th	2400	65.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 245

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.17	273^rd	948	71.2%
2019	76.88	162^nd	891	81.8%
2022	85.65	94^th	936	90.0%
2023	83.97	95^th	857	88.9%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Ps 245

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	4	148	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	166
2008	4	149	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	183
2009	0	162	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	188
2010	2	169	1	36	1	n/a	n/a	209
2011	2	164	1	65	0	0	0	232
2012	4	177	1	79	0	0	0	261
2013	5	185	2	94	1	3	0	290
2014	8	174	7	102	2	0	0	293
2015	7	164	6	119	6	0	0	302
2016	6	160	9	133	5	0	0	313
2017	7	161	6	120	5	3	0	302
2018	10	167	5	125	3	0	1	311
2019	9	164	5	124	3	0	1	306
2020	3	135	5	114	11	0	1	269
2021	4	131	6	108	9	0	1	259
2022	4	122	3	99	9	0	1	238
2023	4	112	5	91	9	1	1	223

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 245

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	166	11.0	15.1	69.3
2008	183	15.0	12.2	74.9
2009	188	16.0	11.8	80.3
2010	209	19.0	11.0	n/a
2011	232	20.1	11.4	95.7
2012	261	20.0	13.0	93.1
2013	290	21.0	13.8	92.4
2014	293	22.0	13.3	88.1
2015	302	22.0	13.7	94.7
2016	313	25.0	12.5	94.6
2017	302	25.7	11.7	92.7
2018	311	25.0	12.4	95.5
2019	306	22.0	13.8	95.4
2020	269	23.0	11.6	94.1
2021	259	21.0	12.3	92.7
2022	238	20.0	11.9	92
2023	223	19.6	11.3	91

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 245

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	166	11.0	15.1	69.3
2008	183	15.0	12.2	74.9
2009	188	16.0	11.8	80.3
2010	209	19.0	11.0	n/a
2011	232	20.1	11.4	95.7
2012	261	20.0	13.0	93.1
2013	290	21.0	13.8	92.4
2014	293	22.0	13.3	88.1
2015	302	22.0	13.7	94.7
2016	313	25.0	12.5	94.6
2017	302	25.7	11.7	92.7
2018	311	25.0	12.4	95.5
2019	306	22.0	13.8	95.4
2020	269	23.0	11.6	94.1
2021	259	21.0	12.3	92.7
2022	238	20.0	11.9	92
2023	223	19.6	11.3	91

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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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	98.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 245

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,982 (16.2%)	$15,392 (83.8%)	$18,374
2020	$2,210 (11.2%)	$17,524 (88.8%)	$19,734
2021	$1,780 (9.4%)	$17,243 (90.6%)	$19,023
2022	$3,135 (13.7%)	$19,772 (86.3%)	$22,907
2023	$2,251 (9.5%)	$21,452 (90.5%)	$23,703

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 245

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1316^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 930^th of 2439 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 245)	47	38.9	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)	56	48.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 245)	40	47.2	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)	58	56.4	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 245)	51	48.4	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)	53	56.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 245)	41	53.1	12.1%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)	54	57.9	3.9%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 245)	36	65	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)	41	53	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 245)	50	73.2	23.2%
5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)	50	54.8	4.8%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	223	27.1%
African American	164	112	31.7%
American Indian	3	9	200%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	124	91	26.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	9	4	55.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.4%	91%	4.4%

Schools Near Ps 245

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 245	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	249 E 17th St	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #22	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 284-2330	223	20	11.3	91.0%	4 (1.8%)	112 (50.2%)	91 (40.8%)	5 (2.2%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	59.8	930^th of 2439 public elementary schools	61.9%		68.6	697^th of 2434 public elementary schools	71.4%	233	38.9	48.4	65.0	47.2	53.1	73.2	$23,703	$2,251	$21,452
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Rugby Rd	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #22	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 282-5254	729	54	13.5	70.0%	143 (19.6%)	134 (18.4%)	296 (40.6%)	99 (13.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.4%)	57.3	986^th of 2439 public elementary schools	59.6%		51.1	1142^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	53.1%	156	44.1	66.7	45.6	42.1	73.5	47.8	$18,148	$1,405	$16,743
Ps 249 Caton (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	18 Marlborough Rd	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 282-8828	710	51	13.9	79.2%	37 (5.2%)	284 (40.0%)	333 (46.9%)	42 (5.9%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	83.9	361^st of 2439 public elementary schools	85.2%		83	361^st of 2434 public elementary schools	85.2%		62.0	79.3	55.8	80.0	77.4	71.9	$18,044	$1,951	$16,093
Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush	Public, Charter	K-4	15 Snyder Ave	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 790-2150	560			80.2%	17 (3.0%)	482 (86.1%)	38 (6.8%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	89.1	230^th of 2439 public elementary schools	90.6%		84.1	336^th of 2434 public elementary schools	86.2%	106	65.8	66.4		90.2	92.7		$14,132	$281	$13,850
Ps 889	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Hinckley Pl	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #22	No	No	No	No	(929) 397-9171	386	28	14.0	50.0%	122 (31.6%)	112 (29.0%)	78 (20.2%)	50 (13.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	14 (3.6%)	46.2	1273^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	47.8%		48.2	1223^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	49.8%	50	49.1	33.3	68.3	49.1	31.1	47.4	$15,748	$1,375	$14,373
Norma Adams Clemons Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	43 Snyder Ave	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 856-6560	588	41	14.2	85.2%	35 (6.0%)	379 (64.5%)	154 (26.2%)	7 (1.2%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	19.7	2040^th of 2439 public elementary schools	16.4%		25.4	1893^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	22.2%	147	23.3	30.0	37.8	18.7	23.0	33.7	$20,011	$2,650	$17,361
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke	Public	K-5	2707 Albermarle Rd	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 693-3023	131	14	9.5	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	81 (61.8%)	38 (29.0%)	6 (4.6%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	23.6	1935^th of 2439 public elementary schools	20.7%		38.3	1506^th of 2434 public elementary schools	38.1%	429	53.9	41.2	22.2	21.4	45.0	6.9	$33,004	$8,134	$24,870
Flatbush Ascend Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	123 Linden Blvd	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	Flatbush Ascend Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 644-1714	245	19	12.8	84.9%	8 (3.3%)	206 (84.1%)	23 (9.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	67.2	742^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	69.6%					(n/a)	45.7	69.6		60.9	78.3		$21,462	$6,347	$15,115
Ps 130 Parkside (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Ocean Pkwy	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 686-1940	834	55	15.1	28.8%	478 (57.3%)	47 (5.6%)	150 (18.0%)	110 (13.2%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (4.2%)	77.5	502^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	79.4%		70.6	654^th of 2434 public elementary schools	73.1%	152	69.5	65.4	68.2	66.7	60.8	64.1	$17,276	$1,963	$15,313
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Newkirk Ave	Brooklyn	11230	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #22	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 434-6960	876	66	13.3	77.6%	170 (19.4%)	49 (5.6%)	132 (15.1%)	498 (56.8%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)	53.5	1071^st of 2439 public elementary schools	56.1%		46.8	1255^th of 2434 public elementary schools	48.4%	184	43.2	51.6	65.1	50.0	44.7	51.1	$18,515	$1,953	$16,562

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 245

How many students attend Ps 245?

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Ps 245.

What district is Ps 245 in?

New York City Geographic District #22

What is the racial makeup of Ps 245?

Students at Ps 245 are 50% African American, 41% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% White.

Is Ps 245 a good school?

Ps 245 ranks 930^th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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