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Community Roots Charter Elementary School
Grades:
K-5
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51 Saint Edwards Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn NY 11205
Brooklyn NY 11205
Phone:
718-858-1629
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Community Roots Charter Elementary School is a charter school that serves grades K-5. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.
Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.
To enroll in this school, you must enter a lottery that is separate from the NYC Public Schools enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page, and the school's website under "Contact & Location."
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School Stats
Citywide Average Key
This school is
Better
Near
Worse
than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From the 2023-2024 NYC School Survey
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
93%
80%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
29%
60%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
90%
82%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
98%
85%
Citywide Average
From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
3%
1%
Citywide Average
Teacher turnover rate
-949%
-2867%
Citywide Average
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
82%
81%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
14.0
How do students perform academically?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
64%
53%
Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
71%
50%
Citywide Average
From the 2021 Middle School Directory
What high schools do most graduates attend?
-10.98090206
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
67%
20%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
465
Asian
7%
Black
21%
Hispanic
14%
White
46%
Other
11%
Free or reduced priced lunch
31%
Students with disabilities
29%
English language learners
1%
3-K seats
-10
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
98%
91%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
2%
34%
Citywide Average
From the 2020 School Directories
How does this school serve special populations?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
38%
30%
Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
49%
23%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
21%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
12%
Citywide Average
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Contact & Location
Location
Fort Greene
(District 13)
Trains:
, 
, 
to DeKalb Ave; 
to York St
, , to DeKalb Ave; to York St
Buses:
B25, B26, B38, B52, B54, B67
Contact
Principal
Erin Carstensen
Other Details
Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with PS 67
Metal detectors?
No
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