Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell 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 15-19% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell's student population of 213 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell 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. 308 Clara Cardwell is 0.46, 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
#3837 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
71%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell's ranking?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell is ranked #3837 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell often compared to?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwellis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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. 308 Clara Cardwell?
213 students attend P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell offer ?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell part of?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell located?
P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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