D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Ps 270 Johann Dekalb

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 241 EMERSON PL, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 15% proficient · 6th percentile in New York
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
122
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 9th percentile, math 2nd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −43 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−32 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−42 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%10%reading -5 pts, math -22 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income25%15%reading -13 pts, math -25 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 241 EMERSON PL
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11205
District 3600091
NCES School ID 360009102784
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11205

Understanding the community around Ps 270 Johann Dekalb helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,839
Per Capita Income $46,352
Poverty Rate 22.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $883,100
Median Rent $2,107
Owner-Occupied 29.0%
Renter-Occupied 71.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 270 Johann Dekalb.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 46.7%
Hispanic/Latino 25.4%
White 17.2%
Asian 5.7%
Pacific Islander 4.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 122
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 270 Johann Dekalb?
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ps 270 Johann Dekalb?
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb has 122 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Ps 270 Johann Dekalb serve?
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 270 Johann Dekalb receive per student?
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 270 Johann Dekalb in 11205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,077,317
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,044
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
71.0%

Other Schools in 11205

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026