P.S. 101 The Verrazano

P.S. 101 posts ELA proficiency of 78.3% and math proficiency of 83.7% — both significantly above the District 21 averages of 60% and 63%, respectively. The school's overall rating of 3.24/4 also exceeds the district average of 2.46. Test scores show steady long-term growth from 2016 to 2025 (ELA up 15+ points, math up 20+ points), with a dip during the pandemic years that has since been recovered. Grade-level data shows consistent performance across grades 3-5, with math particularly strong at 83-84% across all tested grades.

The survey data is extraordinary — 95% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 100% of families reporting strong relationships with the school. Teachers are equally positive: 99% report trust in leadership, 99% rate instruction quality as strong, and 100% feel safe. Discipline is notably progressive: zero suspensions in each of the last three school years. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 83.2% — far above the district average — suggesting that while families love the school when they're there, getting students through the door consistently is a challenge.

Enrollment of 994 students makes this a sizable elementary, with class sizes matching the district average at 24.6. The student body is majority Asian (54%), with White students comprising 28% and Hispanic students 16%. The diversity index of 61% reflects a mixed community. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 67.8% indicates a significant portion of families face financial challenges. PTA fundraising of $132 per student — nearly double the district average of $79 — shows active family involvement.

Gravesend is a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood with strong roots — 38% homeownership and a median home value near $1 million. The area scores high on family density (85th percentile) and transit access (70th percentile), making it practical for commuters. However, safety perception is below average (47.5) and stability is very low (19.9), suggesting a neighborhood in transition. The education orientation score of 62.8 indicates a community that values schools.

Gravesend is a walkable neighborhood with good transit access — families can reasonably walk or take public transportation to school, and the area's family density means many students live within the zoned catchment.