At a Glance
A full K-12 school in a transit-rich neighborhood serving students with IEPs, where families feel deeply connected but teachers report strained trust in leadership
Families with children who have IEPs and are looking for a K-12 setting with strong parent community ties and a no-suspension discipline philosophy. Parents who prioritize teacher-principal alignment may want to dig deeper into the low trust scores. Those seeking measurable academic performance data may find the lack of test scores challenging for evaluation.
- Every student has an individualized education program (IEP), making this a specialized K-12 setting
- Zero suspensions — a discipline approach emphasizing restorative practices over exclusionary measures
- Exceptionally high parent trust: 99% parent-teacher trust and 100% report strong relationships
- Full K-12 span under one roof, allowing siblings to remain together through elementary and secondary grades
- No state test scores available, making academic performance difficult to compare to district peers
- Teacher-principal trust is notably low at 41% — a leadership disconnect families should inquire about
- Neighborhood safety scores are in the bottom 20th percentile
- 100% IEP population means this school serves students with specific learning needs — it's not a general-education setting
- Small teacher survey response (28 responses) means some teacher sentiment data has limited statistical weight
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 17
P.S. K141 does not appear in the peer school rankings for District 17, where top performers like Success Academy charters score in the 90s. The school operates outside typical comparison frameworks given its 100% IEP population and missing test score data. Within District 17's mix of traditional and charter options, this school's mission is distinctly different — serving students with special needs rather than competing on proficiency metrics.
Academic performance data is not available for P.S. K141 in the provided dataset, which is notable given that district averages show ELA proficiency at 60.5% and math at 57.3% across District 17. This absence of test scores may reflect the school's specialized population — all students have IEPs — or its program structure. Parents report 93% satisfaction, slightly above the district average of 91%, suggesting confidence in the educational experience despite the lack of published proficiency data.
The climate data reveals a striking disconnect between family experience and teacher sentiment. Parents give near-unanimous marks: 99% trust in teachers, 96% trust in the principal, and 100% report strong relationships at the school. Teacher-reported safety is strong at 94%, matching the district average. However, teacher-principal trust sits at only 41% — significantly below typical benchmarks — while teacher collegial trust is 75%. This suggests a divide between leadership and staff that families may not perceive from the outside. Attendance data shows the school at approximately district average.
The school community reflects the diversity of Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate with a diversity index of 73%: 41% Black, 31% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian, and small percentages of other groups. Every student has an IEP, making this a specialized setting. The economic need index of 90.1% is well above typical levels, indicating a student population facing significant resource constraints. The neighborhood itself has a moderate poverty rate of 15.9% and a median home value approaching $950,000 — a tension between rising property costs and the families who live there.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate sits in central Brooklyn with excellent transit access (81st percentile) and strong education orientation (82nd percentile), making it convenient for commuters. However, safety scores are concerning at just 18.77 percentile, and neighborhood stability is extremely low at 8th percentile. The area has relatively few households with children (9.8%) and moderate homeownership at 22.5%. Family density is high at 75th percentile, but the neighborhood's rapid change and safety concerns are factors families should consider.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit options, making it accessible without a car for most families living in the area.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 106 families responded (29% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. K141 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. K141 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 12 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.
- What grades does P.S. K141 serve?
- P.S. K141 serves grades Pre-K to 12.
- Is P.S. K141 public, charter, or private?
- P.S. K141 is a public school in NYC Community School District 17.
- What neighborhood is P.S. K141 in?
- P.S. K141 is in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn.
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