Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 181 Brookfield ranks in the top 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 50-54% (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 99% 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: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 181 Brookfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 181 Brookfield's student population of 340 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 181 Brookfield ranks within the top 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. 181 Brookfield is 0.56, 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
#1809 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
63%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 181 Brookfield's ranking?
P.s. 181 Brookfield is ranked #1809 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 181 Brookfield often compared to?
P.s. 181 Brookfieldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 251, P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 181 Brookfield?
340 students attend P.s. 181 Brookfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 181 Brookfield students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 181 Brookfield?
P.s. 181 Brookfield has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 181 Brookfield offer ?
P.s. 181 Brookfield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 181 Brookfield part of?
P.s. 181 Brookfield is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a fifth grader and I don't want to leave. I wish my school went up to 8 grade. We work hard and do our best like NED. We never give up, we encourage each other and do our best!
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