P.s. 36 serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 36 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 36's student population of 422 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 36 is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
25%
31%
Black
60%
15%
White
6%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 36?
422 students attend P.s. 36.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 36 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 36?
P.s. 36 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 36 offer ?
P.s. 36 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 36 part of?
P.s. 36 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 36 located?
P.s. 36 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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