Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 4 Duke Ellington 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 4 Duke Ellington's student population of 463 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 4 Duke Ellington is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
84%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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 schools are Ps 4 Duke Ellington often compared to?
Ps 4 Duke Ellingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 8 Luis Belliard, Ps 28 Wright Brothers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 4 Duke Ellington?
463 students attend Ps 4 Duke Ellington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ps 4 Duke Ellington students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 4 Duke Ellington?
Ps 4 Duke Ellington has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 4 Duke Ellington offer ?
Ps 4 Duke Ellington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 4 Duke Ellington part of?
Ps 4 Duke Ellington is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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