Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School 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
#1220 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
67%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School?
387 students attend Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School located?
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
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