Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts's student population of 406 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts is 0.65, 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
#1142 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts's ranking?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts is ranked #1142 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts often compared to?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts?
406 students attend P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts offer ?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts part of?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts located?
P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fort Hamilton.
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