The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship

The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship (20K331) is a public school in District 20, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades K–1. Enrollment was 68 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 15.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: K–1
  • Neighborhood: Dyker Heights
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship
6312 13 Avenue
Brooklyn, Dyker Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 15.8, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • English learners make up 57% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

100%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 84% of families answered.

The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship vs P.S. 176 Ovington

MeasureThe Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and EntrepreneurshipP.S. 176 Ovington
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)15.819.6
Enrollment (2025–26)68957
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.012.3
Family satisfaction (2026)99%94%
Principal trust (2026)100%96%
Teacher trust (2026)100%98%
Leadership (2026)100%96%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

The Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship has higher family satisfaction (2026) than P.S. 176 Ovington (99% vs 94%).

Student body

Enrollment

68 students

K–1

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

15.8

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

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

57%

was 61% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

79% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 86% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 6% White, 61% Hispanic, 29% Asian, 3% Black, 0% multiracial, 61% female, 39% male.

Economic need index: 86% — 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
100%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
99%

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

6312 13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School
  • Location: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
  • Address: 6312 13 Avenue