Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 23 Carter G Woodson 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson's student population of 253 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson 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 23 Carter G Woodson is 0.52, 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
#3679 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
57%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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 is Ps 23 Carter G Woodson's ranking?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson is ranked #3679 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 23 Carter G Woodson?
253 students attend Ps 23 Carter G Woodson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 23 Carter G Woodson students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 23 Carter G Woodson?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 23 Carter G Woodson offer ?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 23 Carter G Woodson part of?
Ps 23 Carter G Woodson is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
This school is phenomenal, I love the teachers and staff so much. The 5th grade teachers treated my child as if they were their own and I will always remember them for that
1 7/7/2017
Bullying is the number one factor that needs to be adjusted in the school. I do not recommend the school to nobody because nothing is done to stop the bullying. Some parents are contacted but they don't seem to care and that affects the whole community because this children go around doing whatever they feel. My son has been bullied in the school for the longest. I agree that this is a jail cell more than a school the kids don't get along because of the lack of involvement in between them and the parents as well. I do not bother going to activities because if nothing is done to help my child then I don't see the point of it. I thank God that my son graduates this year I won't have to deal with this anymore.
2 5/1/2007
I believe that the quality of academic programs is below average because focus is placed on the teachers finishing the topics in the curriculum rather than the students learning the work. Extracurricular activities are limited or not available-I'm very disappointed because the children have no outlet where they could burn that excess energy. The facility is very poorly taken care of. The furniture in the classroom need to be upgraded and the classrooms need to be refurbished so that they could become more child friendly. In addition, the level of parent involvement is also poor because the administration does not know how to ineract with the parents. Too much emphasis is placed on the children's negative beahvior, hence, lack of positive parent involvement. Parents will be called by the principal only when a child misbehaves. I also think that the administration has very poor work ethics and communication skills. I would not recommend this school to anyone! This school is teaching these children how to survive in jail instead of teaching them how to survive and succeed in the real world!
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