Enrollment
179 students
pre-K, K–1
NYC DOE · 2025–26
The Elizabeth Jennings School for Bold Explorers (15K456) is a public school in District 15, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–1. Enrollment was 179 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 21.3 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).
The one thing to remember
Enrollment (2025–26) is 179, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
93%
of parents trust the principal
96%
trust their child's teachers
89%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 78% of families answered.
| Measure | The Elizabeth Jennings School for Bold Explorers | P.S. 38 The Pacific School |
|---|---|---|
| Average K–5 class size (2025–26) | 21.3 | 18.6 |
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 179 | 557 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 89% | 93% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 93% | 92% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 96% | 97% |
| Leadership (2026) | 93% | 94% |
| Distance between schools | 0.2 mi | |
The Elizabeth Jennings School for Bold Explorers has lower family satisfaction (2026) than P.S. 38 The Pacific School (89% vs 93%).
Enrollment
179 students
pre-K, K–1
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Class size
21.3
children in the average K–5 class; about 11.3 students per teacher (2025–26)
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
1%
was 1% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
35% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 42% — 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: 35% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 35% Black, 9% multiracial, 46% female, 54% male.
Economic need index: 42% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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485 State Street
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
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