Emily Warren Roebling School

37 Hicks St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emily Warren Roebling School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emily Warren Roebling School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Emily Warren Roebling School's student population of 570 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Emily Warren Roebling School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Warren Roebling 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#638 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
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73%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emily Warren Roebling School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emily Warren Roebling School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emily Warren Roebling School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
70%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Emily Warren Roebling School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emily Warren Roebling School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emily Warren Roebling School's ranking?
Emily Warren Roebling School is ranked #638 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Emily Warren Roebling School?
570 students attend Emily Warren Roebling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Emily Warren Roebling School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Warren Roebling School?
Emily Warren Roebling School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emily Warren Roebling School offer ?
Emily Warren Roebling School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily Warren Roebling School part of?
Emily Warren Roebling School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Emily Warren Roebling School located?
Emily Warren Roebling School is located in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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