Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud is 0.67, 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
#1202 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
51%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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
What is P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud's ranking?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud is ranked #1202 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud often compared to?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroudis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud?
561 students attend P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud offer ?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud part of?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud located?
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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