Ps 274 Kosciusko

800 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 274 Kosciusko 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 274 Kosciusko ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 274 Kosciusko's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 274 Kosciusko is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
30-34%
54%
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(18-19)
20-24%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
82%
29%
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Black
14%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 274 Kosciusko?
353 students attend Ps 274 Kosciusko.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ps 274 Kosciusko students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 274 Kosciusko?
Ps 274 Kosciusko has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 274 Kosciusko offer ?
Ps 274 Kosciusko offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 274 Kosciusko part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Top 1%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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