Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- 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. 276 Louis Marshall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall's student population of 522 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 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. 276 Louis Marshall is 0.45, 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
17:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 276 Louis Marshall's ranking?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 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. 276 Louis Marshall often compared to?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshallis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 272 Curtis Estabrook, P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School, P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber 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. 276 Louis Marshall?
522 students attend P.S. 276 Louis Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 276 Louis Marshall students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 276 Louis Marshall?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 276 Louis Marshall offer ?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 276 Louis Marshall part of?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 276 Louis Marshall located?
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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