Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton 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. 297 Abraham Stockton 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
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
46%
16%
White
4%
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
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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. 297 Abraham Stockton's ranking?
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton?
207 students attend P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton?
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton offer ?
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton part of?
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton located?
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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