Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Casimir Pulaski School ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Casimir Pulaski School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casimir Pulaski 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
#2167 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
38%
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
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Casimir Pulaski School's ranking?
Casimir Pulaski School is ranked #2167 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School?
555 students attend Casimir Pulaski School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Casimir Pulaski School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casimir Pulaski School?
Casimir Pulaski School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski School offer ?
Casimir Pulaski School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski School part of?
Casimir Pulaski School is part of Yonkers City School District.
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