Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School 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 Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#3533 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is ranked #3533 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 38 Pacific, P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
340 students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School part of?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School located?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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