Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 234 ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 234 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 234's student population of 392 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 234 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 234 is 0.71, 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
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 234's ranking?
Ps 234 is ranked #946 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 234 often compared to?
Ps 234is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 234?
392 students attend Ps 234.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 234 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 234?
Ps 234 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 234 offer ?
Ps 234 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 234 part of?
Ps 234 is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
School Reviews
1 5/9/2017
This school is the Best! I can't tell you how much I love it! Teachers are very good at helping us learn. I went to school here since I was in Pre-k and now I am in 5th grade. It has been a great experience from all these grades. I Hope more students are excited to go this school and parents would love it too. P.S. I know you would love it. My sister goes there and she is in 2nd grade and she loves loves loves it! I don't know how much loves I should put but she LOVES IT! Once your in the school would never want to get out! TRUST ME!!!!!! YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 3/19/2015
I cannot tell you enough what a wonderful school this is. We have a new Principal (Dora Danner) as of 2014 and she has made such amazing changes and upgrades to our school. The school just became a "Performing Arts & Technology" school which allows the children to have a great balance between academics and creative learning. No bullying issues, the kids are respectful to one another, always smiling and happy. Parents are very involved, because they want to be and school staff welcomes it whole heartily. We have a loving community between parents and school staff and the kids feed off of this positive uplifting behavior, which makes their experience all the better. I know there was some issues with the prior principal (Pallos) which my child was not there for much, but now that it all under the bridge. Between all of the new programs: Dance, cooking classes, theater, art, google classes to teach kids how to do graphics and design, yoga etc., and the FREE workshops offered to the parents, this school is a gem.
5 9/30/2014
I love this school
I went to this school from kindergarten to grade 5 and it is the best
5 11/15/2012
This is a fine school with an excellent school administration.
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