Ps 249 Caton (The)
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11226 · New York City Geographic District #17
#752 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#12448 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 249 Caton (The)
Ps 249 Caton (The) 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–5. In 2025 it enrolled 663 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 752nd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 663.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 249 Caton (The) ranks 110th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 249 Caton (The) by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 249 Caton (The)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students · 476 m away
Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 616 m away
MS 839
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students · 622 m away
Ps 889
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 680 m away
Science Technology & Research Early College
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
586 students · 686 m away
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students · 686 m away
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
249 students · 686 m away
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students · 686 m away
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 6–12
441 students · 686 m away
MS 890
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students · 693 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 249 Caton (The) a good school?
Ps 249 Caton (The) has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #752 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 249 Caton (The) rank in New York?
Ps 249 Caton (The) ranks #752 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #12448 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 249 Caton (The)?
Ps 249 Caton (The) had 663 students in 2025.
Is Ps 249 Caton (The) a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 249 Caton (The) is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 249 Caton (The)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 249 Caton (The); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.