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District 1414
PublicDistrict 14Zoned

P.S. 319

360 KEAP STREET

At a Glance

A tiny zoned elementary school where families feel deeply heard but where teacher morale shows real strain

Best suited for

Families seeking a tiny, intimate zoned elementary school with exceptional family-to-staff relationships and a gentle discipline approach — particularly those who value feeling known and trusted by teachers over academic benchmarking. Parents who want strong PTA fundraising or extensive extracurriculars should look elsewhere. Given the limited grade range (pre-K through 1st), this works best for families with very young children who plan to navigate school transitions in subsequent years.

What stands out
  • Exceptional parent satisfaction (98% vs 94% district average)
  • Zero suspensions across three years — remarkably gentle discipline approach
  • 100% of families report strong relationships with the school
  • Tiny scale (114 students) creates an intimate, neighborhood-school feel
  • Strong parent trust in both teachers (98%) and principal (97%)
Things to consider
  • No academic proficiency data available — parents can't benchmark academic performance
  • Teacher trust metrics are concerning: only 52% collegial trust and 73% principal trust among a tiny 11-teacher sample
  • PTA fundraising is essentially zero ($0 per student), limiting extra resources
  • Very small enrollment means limited extracurricular depth
  • Teacher survey response rate (11 teachers) is too small to be statistically reliable
  • Only serves pre-K through 1st grade — families will need to plan for transitions
  • Neighborhood safety scores are low (29th percentile)

Based on 2024-25 data

School SummaryDistrict 14

P.S. 319 doesn't appear in the peer school quality snapshots, likely due to its small size and young grade span. Without test scores, it's hard to rank, but parent satisfaction far exceeds district averages. The school sits in District 14, which includes some of the city's highest-performing charter schools (Success Academy campuses scoring 88-97), making this zoned option an alternative path for families who prefer traditional public school settings.

AcademicsSteady

No state ELA or Math proficiency data is available for this school, which makes it difficult to benchmark academic performance against district averages (62% ELA, 59% Math). The small enrollment (114 students across pre-K through 1st grade) and young grade span mean this school hasn't yet generated the test score data that typically drives school comparisons. Average class size of 21.6 matches the district average exactly.

Culturemoderate

Parent satisfaction here is exceptional at 98%, far exceeding the district average of 94%. Families report near-universal trust in teachers (98%) and the principal (97%), and 100% report strong relationships. Teacher instruction quality ratings are strong at 96%. However, the teacher survey data reveals tension: only 11 teachers responded (a tiny sample), with teacher-principal trust at 73% and teacher collegial trust at just 52%. This suggests an environment where families love the school but staff may be struggling with leadership or collegial dynamics. Attendance data wasn't provided, but discipline is excellent — zero suspensions across three years.

Community

With 114 students, this is one of the smallest elementary schools in the district. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (82%), with White students at 11% and very small Asian (3%) and Black (1%) populations. The diversity index of 37% reflects this homogeneous makeup. Economic need is high at 64.3%, and 9% of students have IEPs. PTA fundraising is essentially nonexistent at $40 total ($0 per student), dramatically below the district average of $123 per student — suggesting either limited parent capacity or low engagement in traditional fundraising.

NeighborhoodWilliamsburg

Williamsburg is a neighborhood of sharp contrasts: excellent transit (84th percentile), strong education orientation (84th percentile), and high family density (84th percentile), but low safety scores (29th percentile) and a transient population (stability score of just 2.68). Median home values exceed $1.3 million, yet 15.6% of households live in poverty. Only 12.5% of households have children, which makes this school a rare neighborhood fixture for families. The health environment score is low at 17, and crime density is elevated.

Families likely walk from the surrounding zoned area; the school is accessible via the neighborhood's strong transit options (G train and multiple bus lines). Given the small enrollment and young grade span, many parents likely walk younger children to school.

Survey Results

Family Feedback
Satisfaction
98%
Teacher Trust
98%
Principal Trust
97%
Relationships
100%
Teacher Perspective
Instruction
96%
Principal Trust
73%
Collegial Trust
52%

NYC School Survey (2025) · 67 families responded (89% rate)

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Low
82%Hispanic/Latino
11%White
3%Asian
2%Native American

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

PTA Fundraising

2024-25
$40total raised
$0per student

Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure

Economic Need & Special Populations

Economic Need Index
64.3%
IEP Students
8.8%

Discipline

0suspensions (0% of students)
3-Year Trend— Stable
21
22
23

NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)

Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.S. 319 a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. 319 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 1 in Williamsburg.
What grades does P.S. 319 serve?
P.S. 319 serves grades Pre-K to 1.
How do students get into P.S. 319?
P.S. 319 admits by zone — families living in its attendance zone are generally guaranteed a seat.
Is P.S. 319 public, charter, or private?
P.S. 319 is a public school in NYC Community School District 14.
What neighborhood is P.S. 319 in?
P.S. 319 is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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