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%).
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%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Central Park East I often compared to?
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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?
Central Park East I is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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