Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 346 Abe Stark 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 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 346 Abe Stark's student population of 406 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 346 Abe Stark 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. 346 Abe Stark is 0.49, 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
#3113 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
67%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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. 346 Abe Stark's ranking?
P.s. 346 Abe Stark is ranked #3113 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 346 Abe Stark often compared to?
P.s. 346 Abe Starkis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 236 Mill Basin, Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School 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 52% 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. 346 Abe Stark?
406 students attend P.s. 346 Abe Stark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 346 Abe Stark students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 346 Abe Stark?
P.s. 346 Abe Stark has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 346 Abe Stark offer ?
P.s. 346 Abe Stark offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 346 Abe Stark part of?
P.s. 346 Abe Stark is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 346 Abe Stark located?
P.s. 346 Abe Stark is located in the Starrett City neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Starrett City.
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