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PS 397 Foster-Laurie

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #17

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About PS 397 Foster-Laurie

PS 397 Foster-Laurie serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. It reported 180 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 11 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (16.4 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County. It is one of 48 schools in New York City Geographic District #17. Families comparing options will find 853 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	490 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone	(718) 774-5200
School district	New York City Geographic District #17
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	180
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16.4
Students per teacher	11
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360009502832). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 397 Foster-Laurie serve?

PS 397 Foster-Laurie serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 397 Foster-Laurie?

PS 397 Foster-Laurie reported 180 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 397 Foster-Laurie?

About 11 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 180 students and 16.4 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 397 Foster-Laurie a public or charter school?

PS 397 Foster-Laurie is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 397 Foster-Laurie in?

PS 397 Foster-Laurie is part of New York City Geographic District #17. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-17/

Where is PS 397 Foster-Laurie located?

PS 397 Foster-Laurie is at 490 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The phone number is (718) 774-5200.

How many other schools are near PS 397 Foster-Laurie?

There are 853 other schools within 5 miles of PS 397 Foster-Laurie in our directory.