Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon's student population of 264 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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 45 Clarence Witherspoon is 0.51, 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
#3139 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 45 Clarence Witherspoon's ranking?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is ranked #3139 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon often compared to?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoonis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson, Ps 123 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
264 students attend Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon offer ?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon part of?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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