P.S. 319

State proficiency data isn't applicable here since the school only serves pre-K through 1st grade — NYC's ELA and math tests start in 3rd grade. What's worth noting is the class size of about 21.6 students, which is right at the district 14 average of 21.6, and the small total enrollment of 114, which allows for close teacher-student relationships in the early grades. Families who stay in the zone will get their first real academic benchmark data when students test in 3rd grade, likely at a different school.

The family-side numbers here are some of the strongest you'll see anywhere: 98% parent satisfaction (well above the district 14 average of 94%), 100% say there are strong relationships, 98% trust the teachers, and 97% trust the principal. Zero suspensions across 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 paint a picture of a calm, well-managed environment. The teacher numbers tell a more complicated story — 96% say instruction quality is high (above the district 92.8% average), but teacher-principal trust sits at 73% and teacher collegial trust is just 52%, suggesting teachers feel less connected to each other and to leadership than the families do. With only 11 teacher survey responses, those numbers carry some uncertainty. Day-to-day, parents feel heard; the staff room may be a different temperature.

The student body is 82% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Asian, 2% Native American, 1% Black, and 1% multi-racial — a relatively concentrated demographic profile with a diversity index of 37%. About 9% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 64.3 indicates a majority of students come from lower-income households. This is notable because Williamsburg as a whole skews wealthier and more college-educated — the school appears to be serving a more working-class, likely immigrant, slice of the neighborhood.

Williamsburg is a neighborhood of contrasts: the median household income is $128,876 and 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, but 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line and only 12.5% of households include children. The homeownership rate is just 16.9%, reflecting a renter-heavy community, and median home values are extremely high at over $1.3 million. The school's student body looks quite different from the neighborhood averages, suggesting it draws from a more economically modest and family-focused part of this otherwise rapidly changing area.

Three subway options are within a short walk: the Hewes St (M, J) station about 4 minutes away, Marcy Av (M, J, Z) about 5 minutes, and Metropolitan Av (G) about 6 minutes — making drop-off and pick-up flexible for commuting families.