Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden's student population of 347 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 214 Cadwallader Colden is 0.54, 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
#1888 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
63%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 214 Cadwallader Colden's ranking?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden is ranked #1888 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden often compared to?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Coldenis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School, Ps 21 Edward Hart by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
347 students attend Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden offer ?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden part of?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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