Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook's student population of 365 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All to Believe and Achieve with No Limitations. #WatchUsSOAR
School Rankings
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3931 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
71%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook's ranking?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook often compared to?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrookis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 276 Louis Marshall, P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook?
365 students attend P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook offer ?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook part of?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook located?
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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