Central Park East I

1573 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Park East I ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 40-49% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 50-59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Park East I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Central Park East I's student population of 161 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Park East I is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
40-49%
54%
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(18-19)
50-59%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Park East I and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
22%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Central Park East I and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central Park East I often compared to?
Central Park East Iis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park East Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Central Park East I?
161 students attend Central Park East I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Central Park East I students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park East I?
Central Park East I has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Park East I offer ?
Central Park East I offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Park East I part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 40-49% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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