Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School's student population of 175 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School's ranking?
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School is ranked #1868 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School often compared to?
47 American Sign Language And English Lower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battery Park City School, Brooklyn Brownstone School, American Sign Language & English Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School?
175 students attend 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School?
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School offer ?
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is 47 American Sign Language And English Lower School part of?
47 American Sign Language And English Lower School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
The pre-k classes at PS 47 are amazing. The Pre-K teachers for 2014 are very educated and very nurturing to the students. The Pre-k class has gym everyday for 45 mins. The style of teaching is Reggio Emilia based. The Pre-k has music once a week. They go on about 10 field trips a year. The kids are very happy and engaged. The pre-k classes are half hearing impaired. They have 2 teachers and an aid.
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