PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #32
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,133rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
515 KNICKERBOCKER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718)821-4623NCES ID 360009702434Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell 2,133rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 334 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.8% | 93.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 3.6% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.09M in zip 11237 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
- #876Achievement First-Bushwick Charter SchoolAchievement First-Bushwick Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter876th of 2,326
ELA 61% ▲37 · Math 66% ▲32Compare - #1713PS 86 Irvington (The)New York City Geographic District #32 · 0.2 mi away1,713th of 2,326
ELA 44% ▲20 · Math 43% ▲9Compare - #295PS 376New York City Geographic District #32 · 0.2 mi away295th of 2,326
ELA 81% ▲57 · Math 78% ▲44Compare - #5Success Academy Charter School-BushwickSuccess Academy Charter School-Bushwick · 0.2 mi away · charter5th of 2,326
ELA 98% ▲74 · Math 100% ▲66Compare - #2283PS 377 Alejandrina B De GautierNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.3 mi away2,283rd of 2,326
ELA 28% ▲4 · Math 7% ▼27Compare - #783Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter SchoolAchievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter783rd of 2,326
ELA 61% ▲37 · Math 69% ▲35Compare - #2154PS 106 Edward Everett HaleNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.4 mi away2,154th of 2,326
ELA 28% ▲4 · Math 28% ▼6Compare - #2120PS 75 Mayda CortiellaNew York City Geographic District #32 · 0.4 mi away2,120th of 2,326
ELA 33% ▲9 · Math 25% ▼9Compare
What school district is PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell in?
PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is part of the New York City Geographic District #32 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell 2,133rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
Hispanic 94%, Black 4%, Asian 1% (334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11237 is $1.09M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.