Is P.S. 040 George W. Carver a good school?

P.S. 040 George W. Carver has an overall score of 92/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 81% proficiency in ELA and 85% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 040 George W. Carver serve?

P.S. 040 George W. Carver serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 470 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 040 George W. Carver?

P.S. 040 George W. Carver accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 040 George W. Carver offer?

P.S. 040 George W. Carver offers a Dual Language program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 040 George W. Carver located?

P.S. 040 George W. Carver is located at 265 RALPH AVENUE, New York, NY in District 16.

P.S. 040 George W. Carver

P.S. 040 George W. Carver rated 92/100 in Brooklyn, District 16. ELA proficiency: 81%. Math proficiency: 85%. 470 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 16K040
District: 16
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 470
Overall score: 92/100
ELA proficiency: 81%
Math proficiency: 85%
Address: 265 RALPH AVENUE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 040 George W. Carver

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses94

Response rate20%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (100/100). Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate sits lower (67/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 98 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 98 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 100 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 040 George W. Carver · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	67	0–69 · Lower end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	98	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	100	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	92	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 16K040

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 040 George W. Carver

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses46

Response rate94%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Learning Environment is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (59/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 100 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 99 / 100
Academic Press: 90 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 040 George W. Carver · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	90	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	74	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	95	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	98	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	74	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	100	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	99	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	84	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	99	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	99	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	79	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	99	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	86	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	86	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	59	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 16K040

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled