Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 29 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 29's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 29 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 29 is 0.48, 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
#2018 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
9%
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
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 29's ranking?
Ps 29 is ranked #2018 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 29 often compared to?
Ps 29is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 129 Patricia Larkin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 29?
690 students attend Ps 29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ps 29 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 29?
Ps 29 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 29 offer ?
Ps 29 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 29 part of?
Ps 29 is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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