Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston's student population of 369 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston is 0.47, 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
#2263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
71%
16%
White
12%
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
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 241 Emma L Johnston's ranking?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston often compared to?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnstonis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School, P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston?
369 students attend P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston offer ?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston part of?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston located?
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
School Reviews
4 10/25/2021
I taught at P.S. 241 as a classroom teacher and later as a teacher of Physical Education from 1985 to 2016. I was always impressed by the concern for students and the cooperative spirit of everyone in the school community. I look back at my tenure at 241 with nothing but happy memories.
3 7/23/2020
I attended this school as a student, during 1967, grades 3,4 and 5. Everybody comes back at one time or another, to see what's going on. I'd taught being one of the first to check back with you, is a good thing!
5 3/10/2018
LOOKS LIKE A GOOD SCHOOL AND HOPEFULLY IT IS
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