P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary

P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary (14K380) is a public school in District 14, Bedford, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 60% of tested students were proficient in reading and 82% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 366 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 14.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Bedford
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary
370 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, Bedford

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; up 15 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 40% in reading (35 tested), compared with 60% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Math: 82% in 2026, up 36 points from 2025 (one of the largest gains in the city) and 17 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 14.2, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most NYC elementary schools.

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. 100% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.5 · 48th 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

124 students tested

Level 18%
Level 231%
Level 333%
Level 427%

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

Students in special education40%

35 students tested

General education students69%

89 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 367%
Grade 471%
Grade 541%

Mathematics

82%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

123 students tested

Level 15%
Level 213%
Level 355%
Level 427%

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

Students in special education62%

34 students tested

General education students90%

89 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 384%
Grade 483%
Grade 579%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 1458%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school82%
District 1462%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests48%60%54%82%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
201848%54%
201954%53%
202241%38%
202362%65%
202450%53%
202545%46%
202660%82%

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: 50%0.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary (this school)60%

    Economic need index: 90%

  3. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 89%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 86%0.5 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 90%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%0.6 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary (this school)82%

    Economic need index: 90%

  2. Economic need index: 50%0.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 91%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 89%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 86%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 90%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 87%0.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary vs P.S. 297 Abraham Stockton

MeasureP.S. 380 John Wayne ElementaryP.S. 297 Abraham Stockton
2026 reading proficient60% (+15 points vs 2025)59% (-13 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient82% (+36 points vs 2025)72% (-5 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)14.214.5
Enrollment (2025–26)366205
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.35.8
Family satisfaction (2026)97%99%
Principal trust (2026)97%100%
Teacher trust (2026)98%100%
Leadership (2026)98%100%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary has higher math proficiency than P.S. 297 Abraham Stockton (82% vs 72%).

Student body

Enrollment

366 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 94 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

14.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 6.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

89% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 90% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

40%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 7% White, 69% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 20% Black, 1% multiracial, 45% female, 55% male.

Economic need index: 90% — 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
96%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
96%

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

370 MARCY AVENUE

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.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 40% in reading (35 tested), compared with 60% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Bedford, Brooklyn
  • Address: 370 Marcy Avenue