Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 39 Henry Bristow ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow's student population of 344 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 39 Henry Bristow is 0.53, 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
#281 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 39 Henry Bristow's ranking?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow is ranked #281 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 39 Henry Bristow often compared to?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristowis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 321 William Penn, P.S. 107 John W Kimball by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 39 Henry Bristow?
344 students attend P.S. 39 Henry Bristow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.S. 39 Henry Bristow students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 39 Henry Bristow?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 39 Henry Bristow offer ?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 39 Henry Bristow part of?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 39 Henry Bristow located?
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
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