Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus's student population of 269 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 268 Emma Lazarus is 0.35, 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
#2452 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus's ranking?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is ranked #2452 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus often compared to?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarusis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School, P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus?
269 students attend P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus offer ?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus part of?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus located?
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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5 12/27/2018
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