Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff's student population of 261 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff ranks within the bottom 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. 224 Hale A Woodruff is 0.53, 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
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
60%
16%
White
2%
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
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 224 Hale A Woodruff's ranking?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff often compared to?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruffis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, Pave Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff?
261 students attend P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff offer ?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff part of?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff located?
P.s. 224 Hale A Woodruff 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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