P.s. 36 serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 36 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 36's student population of 434 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 36 is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
6%
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
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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
How many students attend P.s. 36?
434 students attend P.s. 36.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 36 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 36?
P.s. 36 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 36 offer ?
P.s. 36 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 36 part of?
P.s. 36 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 36 located?
P.s. 36 is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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