East New York Elementary School Of Excellence

605 Shepherd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East New York Elementary School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

East New York Elementary School Of Excellence's student population of 426 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 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 East New York Elementary School Of Excellence is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
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<50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
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Black
43%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East New York Elementary School Of Excellence's ranking?
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East New York Elementary School Of Excellence often compared to?
East New York Elementary School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns, Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend East New York Elementary School Of Excellence?
426 students attend East New York Elementary School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of East New York Elementary School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East New York Elementary School Of Excellence?
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East New York Elementary School Of Excellence offer ?
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East New York Elementary School Of Excellence part of?
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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