Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 92% 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: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 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. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#3749 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
8%
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
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is ranked #3749 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
160 students attend P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School part of?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School located?
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Stuyvesant Heights.
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