P.S. 938 serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 938 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 938's student population of 140 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 938 is 0.41, 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
16:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 938?
140 students attend P.S. 938.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.S. 938 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 938?
P.S. 938 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 938 offer ?
P.S. 938 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 938 part of?
P.S. 938 is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 938 located?
P.S. 938 is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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