Serving 1,158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan's student population of 1,158 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan 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 229 Emanuel Kaplan is 0.65, 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
#1323 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
15%
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
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan's ranking?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is ranked #1323 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
1,158 students attend Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan offer ?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan part of?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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