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P.S. 149 Danny Kaye

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Grades PK-5 · 700 SUTTER AVENUE · Brooklyn

YVETTE DONALD, Principal · 718-688-7620

About

P.S. 149 Danny Kaye is an elementary school in Brooklyn serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with ELA proficiency rates at 79% and Math proficiency rates at 83%, both well above the citywide median and nearing the 75th percentile. Parents consistently report overwhelmingly positive experiences, with survey results indicating high satisfaction with the education their children receive and a strong sense of community. The school's leadership and staff are highly regarded by teachers, who report strong principal effectiveness and a high likelihood of recommending the school to other families. P.S. 149 emphasizes a supportive and happy learning environment focused on maximizing students' social, emotional, and academic growth. The school offers a Gifted & Talented program alongside its zoned offerings, reflecting a general pedagogical focus on advanced learning across its programs.

Sources (8)

P.S. 149 Danny Kaye Official Data · 2023-2024
Ps 149 Danny Kaye - 700 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | Trulia · 2024
P.S. 149 - Danny Kaye in Brooklyn, NY - Niche · 2024
Principal's Message - PS 149 Danny Kaye · 2024
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye - District 19 - InsideSchools · 2024
Ps 149 Danny Kaye School in Brooklyn NY - SchoolDigger · 2024
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye (19K149) - NYC MySchools · 2024
ps149dannykaye.com

Academics

Coursework, class size, and academic context.

3-K - School DayBalancedhigh confidence

Kindergarten District Gifted & Talented (19K149)Balancedmedium confidence

Kindergarten (19K149)Balancedhigh confidence

Pre-K - School DayBalancedhigh confidence

Attendance rate

98%

Avg class size (general ed)

16.23

Avg class size (ICT)

19.83

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

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

94%100% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

92%98% response rate

Survey topics

Safety87%city 89%

My students are safe…outside around this school.78%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.81%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.97%
My students are safe…in my class(es).97%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Bullying prevention18%city 42%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.18%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (18%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.

Emotional support83%city 84%

How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.77%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.86%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.82%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations95%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?.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

College & career guidance100%city 90%

It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.100%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach98%city 94%

At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.97%
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.97%
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.97%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.97%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.98%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.97%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.97%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Rigorous Instruction

Strong Core Instruction96%city 91%

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. [Social Studies].90%
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. [Social Studies].90%
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. [Social Studies].90%
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. [Social Studies].89%
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. [Social Studies].88%
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. [Science].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. [Science].100%
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. [Science].100%
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. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].83%
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].95%
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].100%
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].90%
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].100%
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%
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. [Math].100%
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. [Math].100%
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. [Math].100%
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. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion84%city 67%

How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.78%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.81%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.95%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.81%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction97%city 92%

I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.95%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.100%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.98%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.92%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.98%
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).98%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.98%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Peer Collaboration96%city 87%

At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.97%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.100%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

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.97%
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.95%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

School Commitment95%city 83%

I usually look forward to each working day at this school.98%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.98%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility86%city 79%

How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.83%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.86%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.85%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.85%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.93%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (86%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Classroom Behavior79%city 66%

How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.86%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.86%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.74%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.70%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership97%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.97%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.97%
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 (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Program Coherence97%city 83%

At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.95%
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.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Instructional Leadership96%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.97%
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.95%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.95%
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.95%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.97%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Teacher Influence84%city 66%

At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.97%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.66%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.81%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.83%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 96%

My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].100%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Strong Relationships96%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].96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School75%city 71%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.97%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.97%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.5%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.

Trust

Parent-Principal Trust98%city 94%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.98%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).98%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.98%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust95%city 84%

I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.98%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.95%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.95%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.98%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust93%city 86%

Teachers in this school trust each other.88%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.92%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.98%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 86% 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

98%

Chronic absenteeism

38%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

64%

Students per teacher

13:1

Teaching out of certification

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 4%
Black 50%
Hispanic 43%
White 2%
Multiracial 1%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 47%
Male 53%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

454

Economic Need Index

92%

Free / reduced lunch

100%

English learners

14%

Students with IEPs

26%

Admissions

2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.

3-K - School Day

Program code 19K1493K · Cycle 2024-2025

ZonedGifted & talented

6 applicants · 15 seats last year.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Apps / seat
General education	15	6	—
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

Pre-K - School Day

Program code 19K149PK · Cycle 2024-2025

ZonedGifted & talented

29 applicants · 54 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Apps / seat
General education	54	29	—
↳ Current students.	10	10	1.00
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	10	10	1.00
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

How to read Apps / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.

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