Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 397 Foster-laurie 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie's student population of 167 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Mascot
Falcon
School Rankings
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie 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. 397 Foster-laurie is 0.47, 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
#1313 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
71%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 397 Foster-laurie's ranking?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie is ranked #1313 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 397 Foster-laurie often compared to?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurieis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 92 Adrian Hegeman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 397 Foster-laurie?
167 students attend P.s. 397 Foster-laurie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 397 Foster-laurie students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 397 Foster-laurie?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 397 Foster-laurie offer ?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 397 Foster-laurie part of?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 397 Foster-laurie located?
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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