Serving 1,128 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 176 Ovington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 176 Ovington's student population of 1,128 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 176 Ovington 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 Ps 176 Ovington is 0.52, 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
#1768 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
66%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Ps 176 Ovington's ranking?
Ps 176 Ovington is ranked #1768 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 176 Ovington?
1,128 students attend Ps 176 Ovington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 176 Ovington students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 176 Ovington?
Ps 176 Ovington has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 176 Ovington offer ?
Ps 176 Ovington offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 176 Ovington part of?
Ps 176 Ovington is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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