P.S. 025 Eubie Blake School
Grades PK-5 · 787 LAFAYETTE AVENUE · Brooklyn
ANITA COLEY, Principal · 718-574-2336
About
P.S. 025 Eubie Blake School, an elementary school in Brooklyn, closed its doors on June 26, 2025. Prior to its closure, it was known for its small, tight-knit community and the strong "love and family feeling" expressed by parents. Despite its small enrollment, which was a factor in its eventual closing, the school was celebrated by families for its dedicated educators and its positive impact on student confidence and performance. Academically, its ELA proficiency rate (37%) was below the citywide median (55%), and its math proficiency rate (43%) was also below the citywide median (55%) for elementary schools. The school offered an enriched arts program, featuring a STEM lab, dance studio, and music room. Community members actively fought to keep the school open, underscoring its significance as a neighborhood hub.
Sources (11)
- P.S. 025 Eubie Blake School Official Data · 2023-2024
- Ps 25 Eubie Blake School - 787 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | Trulia · 2017-2020 (review dates)
- 16K025/EMS - 2017-18 School Quality Snapshot - Online Edition - New York City Department of Education · 2017-2018
- P.S. 25 - Eubie Blake School in Brooklyn, NY - Niche · 2026 (Niche rankings)
- P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School in Brooklyn, NY - Homes.com · 2010-2020 (review dates)
- P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School - District 16 - InsideSchools · 2015-2025 (review/snapshot dates)
- Bed-Stuy Community Mourns the Closing of NYC's Tiniest School - BKReader · 2025
- The Little School That Could: P.S. 25 Eubie Blake Will Remain Open - Bklyner · 2019
- bkreader.com
- niche.com
- bklyner.com
Academics
Coursework, class size, and academic context.
Attendance rate
97%
Avg class size (general ed)
10.25
Avg class size (ICT)
11
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
84%44% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
89%100% response rate
Survey topics
Safety93%city 89%
- My students are safe…outside around this school.86%
- My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.88%
- My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
- My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
- Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Bullying prevention33%city 42%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.33%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (33%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support92%city 84%
- How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.100%
- How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.100%
- How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.89%
- How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.78%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations100%city 87%
- In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
- How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Family outreach96%city 94%
- At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
- At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
- At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
- At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
- School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.93%
- Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.91%
- My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.95%
- I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.93%
- My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.90%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust98%city 95%
- I feel respected by my child's teachers.100%
- Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.98%
- My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction88%city 93%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].80%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].80%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].80%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion74%city 67%
- How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.67%
- How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.67%
- How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.78%
- How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.67%
- How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Quality of Professional Development96%city 82%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.100%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.100%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
Peer Collaboration93%city 87%
- At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.89%
- At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.89%
- At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
School Commitment89%city 83%
- I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
- I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.89%
- I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.78%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility84%city 79%
- How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.67%
- How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.88%
- How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.88%
- How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.75%
- How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction80%city 92%
- I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.89%
- I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.78%
- I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.89%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.71%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.89%
- I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).78%
- I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.88%
- I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.78%
- I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.75%
- I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.67%
- I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.78%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior73%city 66%
- How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.78%
- How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.78%
- How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.67%
- How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.67%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Inclusive Leadership94%city 95%
- The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.91%
- The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.94%
- The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Instructional Leadership94%city 86%
- The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.89%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.89%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
- How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.67%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Program Coherence93%city 83%
- At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.89%
- At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.100%
- At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Teacher Influence81%city 66%
- At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.62%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.56%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.88%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Parent Involvement in School59%city 63%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.88%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.83%
- I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.5%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (59%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.
Strong Relationships57%city 90%
- At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].57%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (57%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Trust
Teacher-Principal Trust100%city 84%
- I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
- The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
- The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
- The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust96%city 86%
- Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
- It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.89%
- I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Parent-Principal Trust94%city 94%
- I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.95%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).92%
- The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
97%
Chronic absenteeism
60%
Suspension rate
0%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
67%
Students per teacher
6:1
Teaching out of certification
0%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Asian 2%
- Black 38%
- Hispanic 56%
- White 4%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 42%
- Male 58%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
52
Economic Need Index
94%
Free / reduced lunch
98%
English learners
50%
Students with IEPs
10%
Admissions
No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.