Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 41 Francis White 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (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. 41 Francis White's student population of 141 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
P.s. 41 Francis White 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. 41 Francis White is 0.47, 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
#4118 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
69%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is P.s. 41 Francis White's ranking?
P.s. 41 Francis White is ranked #4118 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 41 Francis White often compared to?
P.s. 41 Francis Whiteis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 184 Newport 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 41 Francis White?
141 students attend P.s. 41 Francis White.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 41 Francis White students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 41 Francis White?
P.s. 41 Francis White has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 41 Francis White offer ?
P.s. 41 Francis White offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 41 Francis White part of?
P.s. 41 Francis White is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 41 Francis White located?
P.s. 41 Francis White is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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