P.S. 031 Samuel F. Dupont

P.S. 031 delivers exceptional results that place it among the highest-performing elementary schools in Brooklyn. ELA proficiency sits at 91.5% and math at 89.8% — roughly 30 percentage points above the District 14 averages of 62% and 59%. But what stands out is the consistency: scores have climbed steadily from 62% ELA in 2016 to over 90% today, with math jumping from 69% to nearly 94%. Grade-level breakdown shows strength across the board, with 5th graders hitting 95% ELA proficiency. This isn't a school that's plateaued — it's one that's still climbing.

The survey data paints a picture of a school where people genuinely want to be. Parent satisfaction checks in at 96%, with parent-teacher trust at 97% and parent-principal trust at 96%. Teachers are equally positive: 99% report confidence in instructional quality and trust in the principal, while teacher collegial trust hits a perfect 100%. The discipline record is remarkable — zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, there's a notable tension: chronic absenteeism sits at 85.1%, well above what you'd expect at a school with such engaged families. This suggests that even when families love the school, getting kids to show up every day is a challenge — possibly reflecting the broader trend of post-pandemic attendance struggles across the city.

With 543 students across pre-K through 5th grade, P.S. 031 is a medium-sized elementary that reflects the changing demographics of Greenpoint. The student body is 44% white, 39% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 7% Black — more diverse than the neighborhood itself, which skews whiter. The diversity index of 68% suggests a reasonably mixed population. At 57, the economic need index is moderate, meaning the school serves a mix of families across the income spectrum, though Greenpoint itself is relatively affluent with a median household income of $126,000. About 16% of students have IEPs, and the PTA's robust fundraising suggests an active, financially engaged parent community.

Greenpoint is a historic Brooklyn neighborhood with a strong sense of identity — known for its Polish heritage, converted warehouses, and increasingly young families. The area scores high on education orientation (85th percentile) but lower on family density (32nd percentile), meaning parents here are highly educated but there are fewer households with children than in some adjacent neighborhoods. Safety scores are moderate (54th percentile), and transit access is average. The neighborhood has seen significant development in recent years, with new housing bringing more families, though it's still more working-class in character than neighboring Williamsburg.

Greenpoint is very walkable, and most families arrive on foot. The school is accessible from surrounding blocks without major traffic crossings. For those coming from farther afield, the G train at Greenpoint Avenue is the closest subway option, though bus routes also serve the area.