Serving 1,160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole's student population of 1,160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole 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 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is 0.65, 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
#1726 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
48%
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
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole's ranking?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is ranked #1726 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole often compared to?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Koleis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
1,160 students attend Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 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 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole offer ?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole part of?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Anthony Lombardi is an excellent Principle. He has a gift with the children. The Teachers, quality of the programs are superior. We are lucky to have our child at PS/IS 49
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