Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock's student population of 583 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 0.55, 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
#757 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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. 185 Walter Kassenbrock's ranking?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock is ranked #757 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock often compared to?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrockis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School, P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
583 students attend P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock offer ?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock part of?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock located?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fort Hamilton.
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