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P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture vs. P.s. 289 George V Brower

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School Overview

School
P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 289 George V Brower
900 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 289 George V Brower ranks in the bottom 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
159 students
295 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 289 George V Brower over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 289 George V Brower.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 289 George V Brower over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 289 George V Brower with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2800 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2311 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 289 George V Brower, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 289 George V Brower who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 289 George V Brower who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 289 George V Brower by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
56
Kindergarten Students
29
45
Grade 1 Students
23
33
Grade 2 Students
10
37
Grade 3 Students
23
29
Grade 4 Students
22
39
Grade 5 Students
22
52
Ungraded Students
-
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
82%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 289 George V Brower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 289 George V Brower, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 289 George V Brower, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 289 George V Brower, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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