P.s. 4 serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 4's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 4 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
28%
31%
Black
57%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 4 often compared to?
P.s. 4is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 141, P.s. 372 Children's School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 4?
385 students attend P.s. 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 4 students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 4?
P.s. 4 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 4 offer ?
P.s. 4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 4 part of?
P.s. 4 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 4 located?
P.s. 4 is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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