Ps 138
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11216 · New York City Geographic District #17
#1099 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#19607 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 138
Ps 138 is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #17 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1099th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 138 ranks 183rd of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 138 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 138
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
220 students · 52 m away
Ps 93 William H Prescott
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students · 684 m away
Restoration Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
91 students · 684 m away
Ps 289 George V Brower
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students · 785 m away
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 786 m away
Elijah Stroud Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students · 789 m away
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 789 m away
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,267 students · 801 m away
Ps 161 Crown (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 941 m away
Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
786 students · 941 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 93 Albert G Oliver
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356 students
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356 students
Duanesburg Elementary School
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356 students
Thomas A Edison School
Port Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Santapogue School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 138 a good school?
Ps 138 has a Success Index (US) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1099 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 138 rank in New York?
Ps 138 ranks #1099 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #19607 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 138?
Ps 138 had 356 students in 2025.
Is Ps 138 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 138 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 138?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 138; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.