Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 213 New Lots 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 213 New Lots's student population of 187 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 213 New Lots 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. 213 New Lots is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4334 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
63%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 213 New Lots's ranking?
P.s. 213 New Lots is ranked #4334 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 213 New Lots often compared to?
P.s. 213 New Lotsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 190 Sheffield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 213 New Lots?
187 students attend P.s. 213 New Lots.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 213 New Lots students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 213 New Lots?
P.s. 213 New Lots has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 213 New Lots offer ?
P.s. 213 New Lots offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 213 New Lots part of?
P.s. 213 New Lots is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 213 New Lots located?
P.s. 213 New Lots is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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