Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 1 Courtlandt School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 1 Courtlandt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 1 Courtlandt School's student population of 477 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 1 Courtlandt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 1 Courtlandt School is 0.39, 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
#3737 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
3%
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
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 is Ps 1 Courtlandt School's ranking?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School is ranked #3737 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 1 Courtlandt School?
477 students attend Ps 1 Courtlandt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ps 1 Courtlandt School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 1 Courtlandt School?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 1 Courtlandt School offer ?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 1 Courtlandt School part of?
Ps 1 Courtlandt School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
School Reviews
1 9/9/2019
Today i go to sign my child up for kindergarten and the worse experience ever from the principle all the way down to the lowest position held in the school the respect level was horrible there was no concern instead it was oh i don''t know what to tell you worse school i have ever experienced and i have 6 children in the NYC public school system my son did not start his first day of school until nearly 11am he went from having his breakfast in the auditorium to going over to the cafeteria for lunch never seen a school operate the this school did today!!!!
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