P.S. K369 - Coy L. Cox School

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, which makes direct comparison to District 15's averages (65% ELA, 63% Math) difficult. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and with 100% of students having IEPs, the instructional model is designed specifically for learners with special needs. Class sizes average 25 students, slightly larger than the district average of 25.

This is where the school shines. Teachers give high marks across the board: 91% report trust in their principal, 91% trust their colleagues, and 91% rate instruction quality above the district average of 89%. Parents similarly feel connected — 93% trust the principal and 93% trust teachers, though parent satisfaction overall (85%) trails the district average of 93%. The most striking metric: zero suspensions in the most recent data, compared to a district average of 0.28%. Teacher-reported safety is 96%, essentially matching the district average of 97%. This suggests a school that relies on relationship-building over punitive discipline.

The student body is predominantly Black (49%) and Hispanic (33%), with smaller Asian (7%), White (10%), and Multi-Racial (1%) populations. The diversity index is 68%, reflecting a mixed-income, mixed-background student body. Nearly 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch (economic need index of 89.9%), indicating significant financial need. The neighborhood surrounding the school is quite different demographically — median household income is $150,272 with only 15.5% poverty — suggesting this school draws students from a broader geographic area beyond its immediate neighborhood.

The school sits in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, one of Brooklyn's most transit-connected and education-oriented neighborhoods. The area scores 98th percentile for transit access and 85th percentile for education orientation, meaning families here prioritize schools. However, safety scores are low (21st percentile), and the neighborhood has elevated environmental health concerns including above-average asthma rates and lead exposure risks. Despite the high-income demographics nearby (median home value $1.4M), the school's 90% economic need index suggests students come from families with significantly fewer resources than the neighborhood average.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit access — families can easily reach the school via subway from much of Brooklyn and Manhattan. However, the low safety score and high crime density in the area may factor into how younger children commute.