Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook's student population of 345 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is 0.45, 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
#3618 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook's ranking?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is ranked #3618 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook often compared to?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrookis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 276 Louis Marshall, Ps 279 Herman Schreiber by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
345 students attend Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook offer ?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook part of?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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