Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School's student population of 396 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
69%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School often compared to?
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 198, P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov, P.S. 249 Caton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
396 students attend P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School offer ?
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School part of?
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School located?
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/11/2011My daughter goes to this school, so I am talking from personal experience. This school offers good academic programs, music, art programs and for extra activities the principal and the PTA body tries to get parents involve with programs like dad's club, boy scout and they are currently working on having a club for girls, movie night etc.
Every first friday of each month we have parent as learning partners with this opportunity it allows me to see what is taught and how it is taught. I went to one and help my daughter bake in class and that was from a book the class had read.
The principal has her head grounded and tries her atmost best to ensure that these kids are level, dont think that everything is all smooth sailing its a process and its working.
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My daughter goes to this school, so I am talking from personal experience. This school offers good academic programs, music, art programs and for extra activities the principal and the PTA body tries to get parents involve with programs like dad's club, boy scout and they are currently working on having a club for girls, movie night etc.
Every first friday of each month we have parent as learning partners with this opportunity it allows me to see what is taught and how it is taught. I went to one and help my daughter bake in class and that was from a book the class had read.
The principal has her head grounded and tries her atmost best to ensure that these kids are level, dont think that everything is all smooth sailing its a process and its working.
I make sure I lend my support.
Review P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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