P.S. 306 Ethan Allen

P.S. 306 Ethan Allen (19K306) is a public school in District 19, East New York, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 60% of tested students were proficient in reading and 69% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 268 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 20.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: East New York
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 306 Ethan Allen
970 Vermont Street
Brooklyn, East New York

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 60%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and higher than most of those with similar economic need; down 5 points from 2025; reading is up 33 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 math proficiency is 69%, higher than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need. Math is up 41 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 98% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.63 · 82nd percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

60%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

117 students tested

Level 18%
Level 232%
Level 330%
Level 430%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education87%

31 students tested

General education students50%

86 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 336%
Grade 470%
Grade 571%

Mathematics

69%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

117 students tested

Level 16%
Level 225%
Level 336%
Level 433%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education81%

31 students tested

General education students65%

86 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 353%
Grade 465%
Grade 588%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 1939%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school69%
District 1948%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests28%60%24%69%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201828%24%
201924%23%
202213%6%
202327%28%
202441%52%
202565%68%
202660%69%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 93%0.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 90%0.6 mi away

  4. P.S. 306 Ethan Allen (this school)60%

    Economic need index: >95%

  5. Economic need index: 94%0.9 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 88%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 87%0.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 90%0.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 306 Ethan Allen (this school)69%

    Economic need index: >95%

  3. Economic need index: 93%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 88%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 93%0.9 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 94%0.9 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%0.4 mi away

P.S. 306 Ethan Allen vs P.S. 213 New Lots

MeasureP.S. 306 Ethan AllenP.S. 213 New Lots
2026 reading proficient60% (-5 points vs 2025)28% (-3 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient69% (+1 points vs 2025)54% (+2 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)20.222.7
Enrollment (2025–26)268202
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.08.7
Family satisfaction (2026)97%87%
Principal trust (2026)97%87%
Teacher trust (2026)98%95%
Leadership (2026)98%90%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 306 Ethan Allen has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 213 New Lots (60% vs 28%) and higher math proficiency (69% vs 54%).

Student body

Enrollment

268 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 18 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

20.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

6%

was 10% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

27%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 28% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 70% Black, 0% multiracial, 51% female, 49% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

970 VERMONT STREET

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • In 2026, students in special education here scored 87% in reading (31 tested), compared with 60% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: East New York, Brooklyn
  • Address: 970 Vermont Street