P.S. 372 Children's School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 372 Children's School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 372 Children's School's student population of 436 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 372 Children's School is 0.70, 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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 372 Children's School?
436 students attend P.S. 372 Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.S. 372 Children's School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 372 Children's School?
P.S. 372 Children's School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 372 Children's School offer ?
P.S. 372 Children's School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 372 Children's School part of?
P.S. 372 Children's School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 372 Children's School located?
P.S. 372 Children's School is located in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Gowanus.
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