Comparison of downtown Brooklyn Public Schools

OK folks, it's back to school for real this time on Monday, Sept. 13. But what school is your child going back to?

Here's a comparison of eight local public elementary schools. If your child's school isn't on the list, use the "supporting link" to find your school's information.

Schools compared:

PS 133 William A. Butler
PS 261 Philip Livingston
PS 282 Park Slope
PS 287 Bailey K. Ashford
PS 29 John M. Harrigan
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams
PS 38 The Pacific
PS 8 Robert Fulton

Student Body versus Staff: PS282 Park Slope has the largest student body (865 students) but not the largest staff (49 staff members). PS29 John M. Harrigan has the largest staff (75) with 651 students. PS287 Bailey K. Ashford has the smallest student body (179 students) and the smallest staff (15).

Teacher/Student Ratio: PS282 Park Slope has the highest ratio, 18.7. PS307 Daniel Hale Williams has the smallest ratio, 8.1.

Now, for the good stuff - rankings. Based on 2009-2010 NY State Assessments for math and English of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades combined:

Rank out of 2098:

#164 - PS29 John M. Harrigan - 162.8 (largest staff)

#427 - PS8 Robert Fulton - 147.5

#831 - PS261 Philip Livingston - 129.8

#1071 - PS282 Park Slope - 119.7 (largest student body and highest teacher/student ratio)

#1471 - PS38 The Pacific - 98.5

#1636 - PS133 William A. Butler - 88.6

#2015 - PS307 Daniel Hale Williams - 51.0 (smallest teacher/student ratio)

#2073 - PS287 Bailey K Ashford - 38.6 (smallest student body and staff)

For more detailed information about these or other schools, use the supporting link. And when it comes to questions about your child's education, ask 'em if you got 'em.

'Till next time.

Source:

"New York Elementary School Rankings," School Digger