Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 276 Louis Marshall 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall's student population of 560 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall 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. 276 Louis Marshall is 0.45, 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
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
73%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 276 Louis Marshall's ranking?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 276 Louis Marshall often compared to?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshallis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook, P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School, P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber 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 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 276 Louis Marshall?
560 students attend P.s. 276 Louis Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 276 Louis Marshall students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 276 Louis Marshall?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 276 Louis Marshall offer ?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 276 Louis Marshall part of?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 276 Louis Marshall located?
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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