Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 181 Brookfield 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 181 Brookfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 181 Brookfield's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
P.s. 181 Brookfield 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. 181 Brookfield is 0.50, 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
#1809 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
68%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 181 Brookfield's ranking?
P.s. 181 Brookfield is ranked #1809 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 181 Brookfield often compared to?
P.s. 181 Brookfieldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 251, P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 181 Brookfield?
325 students attend P.s. 181 Brookfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 181 Brookfield students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 181 Brookfield?
P.s. 181 Brookfield has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 181 Brookfield offer ?
P.s. 181 Brookfield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 181 Brookfield part of?
P.s. 181 Brookfield is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I am a fifth grader and I don't want to leave. I wish my school went up to 8 grade. We work hard and do our best like NED. We never give up, we encourage each other and do our best!
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