Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School For Future Leaders 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 70-74% (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 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Future Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School For Future Leaders's student population of 547 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
School For Future Leaders 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 School For Future Leaders is 0.30, 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
#714 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
83%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 School For Future Leaders's ranking?
School For Future Leaders is ranked #714 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School For Future Leaders often compared to?
School For Future Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 176 Ovington 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Future Leaders?
547 students attend School For Future Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of School For Future Leaders students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Future Leaders?
School For Future Leaders has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Future Leaders offer ?
School For Future Leaders offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Future Leaders part of?
School For Future Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Future Leaders located?
School For Future Leaders is located in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Dyker Heights.
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