Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 99% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's student population of 144 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is 0.54, 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
#2998 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
57%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
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. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's ranking?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is ranked #2998 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke often compared to?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarkeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty, P.s. 249 Caton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
144 students attend P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offer ?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke part of?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke located?
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
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